In a world increasingly adrift from moral order, the U.S. southern border stands as a bulwark of justice—and God-honoring sovereignty.
Since early 2025, robust border enforcement measures have cost Mexican cartels more than $1 billion, a bold testament to the power of policies rooted in biblical principles of protection, law, and the inherent dignity of life.
Cartels Losing Their Grip
Border Patrol data from El Paso reveals a dramatic decline in illegal crossings: what once saw as many as 2,700 daily arrivals now averages just 40 The Daily Signal+2The Daily Signal+2.
This collapse in volume strikes directly at the cartels’ profits. In 2021, a House Homeland Security Committee estimated cartel income from human smuggling at approximately $13 billion.
Today’s measures—rooted in a Christian understanding that borders matter and lawlessness cannot be tolerated—are chipping away at that dark source of revenue.
Border Patrol Chief Walter Slosar makes it clear: under stricter regulations, fee structures for smugglers have soared. Migrants now typically receive a single smuggling attempt per payment. If they’re apprehended and returned, they must pay again—doubling the cost, shredding the cartel’s business model.
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“Catch‑and‑Release” Is Over
One of the most damaging practices for national security—“catch‑and‑release”—has ended. Previously, asylum seekers were often released into the U.S. pending court dates years into the future. But now, law is enforced: individuals crossing illegally are swiftly returned, no delays or loopholes. As Slosar observes, “They were looking for us … but now … they’re running from Border Patrol”.
The change is profound. It reinforces the biblical idea that a nation must defend its borders to protect its citizens, especially the vulnerable. This enforcement aligns with the command to uphold justice and ensure that the wicked cannot run rampant.
The Big, Beautiful Bill: Faith in Action
President Trump’s administration isn’t merely removing bad policies—they’re replacing them with righteous investments. In July, he signed the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” allocating a staggering $165 billion to the Department of Homeland Security. Among that sum:
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$46.5 billion to finish the border wall
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$3.2 billion for advanced technology
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$2.7 billion for cutting-edge surveillance
These funds represent a biblical stewardship of national resources—employing the best tools and infrastructure to secure the land God entrusted to us.
Cartels Fight Back—But So Do We
Aware of heightened defenses, cartels are pivoting. They’re digging tunnels, deploying drones to spy on Border Patrol, and probing for weak spots along the wall. Yet our response is equally righteous: deploying cameras, sensors, aerial surveillance, and domain awareness technology. We’re not just responding—we’re evolving.
Faith, Freedom, and the Role of Government
From a Christian conservative standpoint, these achievements matter on multiple levels:
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Sanctity of life: By curbing illegal migration, we reduce the human suffering of migrants exploited by cartels.
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Protection of the innocent: Strong borders shield citizens from violence and crime imported from abroad.
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Promotion of accountability: Enforcing laws underscores that freedom is not license—but living under God’s just order.
As Slosar poignantly declares: “If one illegal alien is allowed to stay after crossing the border illegally, more will come.” He frames the situation not simply as policy—but as a national security imperative grounded in law, order, and protection The Daily Signal.
Conclusion: A Border Restored
God calls magistrates to “bear the sword” (Romans 13) to suppress evil. In the name of defending life, dignity, and national honor, America has done just that. The nearly $1 billion lost by cartels stands not just as an economic figure—but as a symbol of redemption and restoration. Our borders once again reflect our faith in order, sovereignty, and the God-given responsibility to protect.
May this renewed border serve as a reminder that when we align policy with principle, divine justice follows—and evil falters.