Small Fixes Will Not Solve Immigration Problem, Says Former Labor Secretary

Former Labor Secretary Ray Marshall emphasizes the need for total comprehensive immigration reform, saying that taking only small steps, such as securing the border, will not fix the overall problem. (0:21)

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Three Weak Points In Immigration And Customs Agency, Says Expert

Richard Stana, Director of Homeland Security and Justice Issues within the Government Accountability Office, says there are three weak points he encountered in the way the border is protected from illegal smuggling. (0:33)

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Follow The Money, Find Drug Cartels, Says AZ Attorney General

Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard says the primary method of tracking down illegal behavior is to follow money traffic over the border, allowing agencies to find out who the leaders of the drug cartels are (0:40)

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"Gaping Hole" Aiding Illegal Trafficking, Says AZ Attorney General

Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard says there is a loophole that allows illegals to carry over $10,000 in prepaid bank cards legally, aiding the transfer of money in the drug and human trafficking industry. (0:55)

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Drug Cartels Are Enemy Combatants, Says Lawmaker

Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.) says drug cartels and people who enter the country with weapons can be linked to terrorists because they mean harm to Americans. (0:47)

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Words Wasted On Border Security, Says AZ Attorney General

Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard says “securing the border” must be defined before actions are taken to to do so. (0:19)

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TRNS Investigates: Building The Border Wall

TRNS Reporter Sofia Sanchez takes a close look at the logistics surrounding building a wall along the U.S./Mexico border. Sanchez interviews lawmakers, government officials and immigration experts in an attempt to probe whether or not there is a need for a wall, and what its net effects would be on the nation's immigration situation. (6:21)
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McCain Calls Mexico's Calderon A Good Partner For The U.S.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says he welcomes tomorrow's visit by Mexican President Felipe Calderon to Washington. (:34)
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Border Security Recommendations Come From The Front Line, Says Republican Kyl

Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) says Monday that every recommendation within his proposed strategy to secure the Arizona-Mexico border has been proposed to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as well as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (0:26)
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Securing U.S. Border Will Not Require Much, Says Republican Kyl

Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) says it won't require much to establish better border security along the Arizona-Mexico border. Kyl and others introduced a new border security strategy during a media briefing Monday. (0:12)
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U.S. Must Build Concrete Border Fence, Says King

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) checks in live from the Arizona-Mexico border where he explains that if the U.S. is serious about securing its southern border, it must get to work on a concrete border fence. King says that vehicle barriers currently being used at the border aren't keeping illegal immigrants from crossing into the United States. The Congressman adds that a fence made of concrete, not steel, is the way to go because it would be harder to breach and wouldn't cost more to build. (:37)
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King Says Napolitano Is Obama's Puppet On Immigration

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) checks in live from the Arizona-Mexico border where he says DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano should understand the issue of illegal immigration, having been Governor of a border state. However, says King, Napolitano has her hands tied in terms of enforcing immigration laws because her boss, President Obama, doesn't support cracking down on illegals. (:28)
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Napolitano: U.S-Mexico Bilateral Plan Needs Further Cooperation

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses a recently enhanced plan to strengthen the cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. in policing the border. Napolitano goes on to explain that this focus on cooperation will result in a South-bound law enforcement strategy and greater data sharing among agencies. (0:46)
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Napolitano On Consequences Of New Border Initiative

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses the accomplishments of the 2007 Bilateral Strategic Plan designed to promote cooperation between Mexico and the U.S on border security. Napolitano also explains how Monday's extension of the 2007 initiative is expected to allow for more inspections and more use of technology during customs control. (0:46)
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Napolitano: We Need To Recognize That There Are "Actual" Borders

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico

Today, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said that the United States, Mexico and Canada all rely on trade but with the increase in illegal immigration and drug and weapon trafficking, it is time for more modern and safe border security. Napolitano said that we need to recognize that there are "actual" borders, north and south, not "metaphorical" borders. (00:45)


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