Tulsi Gabbard: Decriminalizing border crossings ‘could lead to open borders’

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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.”

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