The recent surge of 60,000 migrants into Ceuta is a stark warning that uncontrolled borders undermine sovereignty.
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave with a resident population of only 83,000, faced an influx that more than halved its usual populace in a single event.
Those who crossed knowingly bypassed legal immigration channels, violating the rule of law and demonstrating that soft-border policies encourage illegal entry.
Spanish officials confirmed that 48,000 of the entrants have since been returned to Morocco, yet the sheer number that breached the fence shows how easily borders can be overwhelmed when not strictly defended.
Each successful crossing incentivizes further attempts, putting migrants at risk on dangerous routes and straining local resources, which ultimately endangers the citizens tasked with maintaining public order.
To preserve liberty, law and order, and national sovereignty, the government must enforce its borders firmly, ensuring that only those who follow legal processes may enter.
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