Immigration security

Homeland Security Secretary Says Border Wall And Fearmongering Are 'Not The Answer' On Immigration

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson wants politicians to tone down their rhetoric on immigration, particularly those who are calling for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and spreading fear about an influx of unauthorized immigrants.

"All of us in public office, those who aspire to public office and who command a microphone, owe the public calm, responsible dialogue and decision-making," Johnson said at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's annual conference on Wednesday, "not overheated, oversimplistic rhetoric and proposals of superficial appeal."