Zero Tolerance: Ronald Vitiello Interview
Synopsis
1,000 people wait daily for processing at U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities, according to Ronald Vitiello in a candid interview.
Synopsis
Ronald Vitiello, former deputy commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, reflects on his tenure during a critical period in immigration policy. In a 2019 interview, he discusses the 2013 comprehensive immigration reform efforts in the Senate and the subsequent challenges faced by border enforcement. Vitiello describes the increasing number of migrants arriving at the border and the strain on resources. He emphasizes the difficulties encountered by frontline workers and the inadequacies of existing facilities to handle the growing crisis.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out why Vitiello wasn't surprised by the reform's failure.
- See how Border Patrol prepared for potential funding changes.
- Meet the frontline workers facing overwhelming challenges.
Did You Know
- Ronald Vitiello was the deputy at Border Patrol in 2013.
- The immigration reform bill passed the Senate but died shortly after.
- In 2012, there was a significant increase in children arriving at the border.
- Vitiello noted that facilities are not built to handle the current immigration problem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What position did Ronald Vitiello hold in 2013?
Ronald Vitiello was the deputy at Border Patrol inside of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2013.
What was the outcome of the comprehensive immigration reform in 2013?
The comprehensive immigration reform passed the Senate but died shortly after and was not taken up in the House.
What issue was increasing at the border starting in 2012?
The number of children coming to the border started to increase in 2012.
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