Mullin's Statement on Fort Sill Suspended as Housing for Illegal Minors

Statement

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) made the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma would be suspended as a temporary housing facility for illegal immigrant minors.

"I am glad to hear that Fort Sill will no longer be used as a temporary holding facility for illegal immigrant children," said Mullin. "That being said, it's concerning that the Administration could easily choose to house these children at Fort Sill again. It's simply not designed for this purpose, and we need more certainty that it will remain off limits."

"We must also remember that our borders are still not secure and our current immigration laws are not being enforced. Just last week, the House passed legislation that would give our border patrol agents the resources they need to secure our southern border. If we keep the status quo, there will be little hope to end the current crisis. We need the President and Senate to join us in this sentiment by moving our bill forward."

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