Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is “looking at” supporting the decriminalization of border crossings but fears it could lead to an open borders policy.
“That’s something that I’m looking at,” the Hawaii Democrat running for president said after being asked Monday on ABC’s The View whether she supports the idea. “I think decriminalizing could lead to open borders. We need safe, secure borders in this country. We need to reform our laws.”
In April, Julián Castro, former housing and urban development secretary, led the charge among 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls in arguing that illegal border crossings be decriminalized.
During the second night of the first Democratic debate in June, 8 of the 10 candidates onstage raised their hands in support of the position.
Gabbard, 38, is currently tied for eleventh in the Democratic presidential primary race, polling at 1% along with Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota according to RealClearPolitics.
