Kirstjen Nielsen: “Whistleblowers are a very important part of the way that our democracy functions.”

border security is the most basic and necessary requirement of a country to protect its citizens

First and foremost, border security is national security.

They are bringing everything they have to bear. They are playing a long game. They are trying to influence us in every way possible.

We urge the committee to consider our recommendations and to hold the Trump administration accountable to do what Congress has mandated: Allow asylum seekers to apply for protection in the United States.