A report highlights some of the false claims about the border the GOP has made during debates, another focuses on the drop in the number of undocumented immigrants trying enter the country, finally E-Verify may not pass the House.

USA Today – Editorial: Immigration rhetoric disconnected from reality – “If Rick Perry’s rivals for the Republican presidential nomination weren’t so hell-bent on proving who can be the harshest and least thoughtful on the subject of illegal immigrants, they could learn something from the Texas governor.”

The Wall Street Journal – The Illegal Immigration Collapse – Border arrests have fallen by a third in two years. – Highlights how enhanced border enforcement and a weak U.S. economy has resulted in the lowest level of undocumented immigrants entering the U.S. since the 1970s.

USA Today – House Immigration Status Check Bill Faces A Tough Road -   With complaints about accuracy of a program designed to fine employers over hiring undocumented immigrants, the GOP is divided over passage of E-Verify legislation.

The Border Bulletin is a daily roundup of stories from the region. If there is anything that you would like to see feel free to to shoot us an email at (kramos@ndn.org)