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Event Summary
The Center for Immigration Studies hosted a panel to discuss a new report, Foggy Bottom and the Border: Harnessing the State Department to lead U.S. a foreign policy that fights illegal immigration and promotes border security, which includes key policy recommendations for the next administration.
The topic gains fresh relevance as President-elect Donald Trump recently named Sen. Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State. Rubio’s selection comes at a pivotal time when the Department of State’s leadership could help shape U.S. immigration policy.
The conversation highlights the need for the Department of State, the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, to play a key role in tackling the current migration crisis. The panel explored how a coordinated approach within the next administration could empower State and other foreign affairs agencies to combat illegal immigration. From visa issuance and international diplomacy to integrating State Department activities with DHS, DOJ, and other federal and state authorities, the report underscores the potential of a “whole-of-government” effort to address border security effectively.
Participants
Christopher Landau: Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico (2019-2021).
Phillip Linderman: Retired senior Foreign Service officer, State Department, Board Member, Center for Immigration Studies.
Jessica Vaughan: Former consular officer with the State Department, Director of Policy Studies, Center for Immigration Studies.
Moderator: Mark Krikorian, Executive Director, Center for Immigration Studies.
Date and Location
October 29, 2024
Online