The Daily Signal Do Borders Still Matter? Europe’s Struggle May Hold the Answer | Elaine Culotti
Feb 4, 2026
Laura Ries, director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, offers sharp immigration analysis. She discusses voter ID and election integrity, backlogs in USCIS and immigration courts, work-authorization incentives that can drive fraud, rising undocumented estimates, and comparisons to Europe on borders, sovereignty, and public safety.
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California Voter ID Signature Drive
- Elaine Culotti describes California's push for voter ID and Carl DeMaio's signature drive to get it on the ballot.
- Laura Ries calls voter ID a basic step for election integrity but not sufficient alone.
Use Voter ID As First Integrity Step
- Implement voter ID as a basic first step to strengthen election integrity.
- Laura Ries recommends it while noting additional measures are needed beyond ID alone.
Clear Backlogs Before Adding Visas
- Clear existing backlogs before expanding visa categories or issuing more benefits.
- Laura Ries urges adjudications be reduced so lawful applicants receive timely decisions.