House Republicans are traveling to California on Friday for a field hearing, taking the Democratic Party's 2024 campaign message on border control to Vice President Kamala Harris' home state.

House Judiciary Committee Hearing “The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: A California Perspective.” The story takes place in Santee, a city in eastern San Diego County, California.

Republicans in Congress see immigration as a victory issue in the race for the California Democrat as she seeks the White House. They have long criticized Biden's border policies and have extended their criticism to Harris, especially since she became the candidate.

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Bonsall) is hosting the hearing, which will begin at 9 a.m. in Santee City Hall. Witnesses will include the mayors of Santee and Vista, as well as Riverside County's district attorney and deputy sheriff.

The California hearing is one of several House Republicans have planned for November.

On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee held another hearing. “Victim's perspective” On the same day, a subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee “Foreigners' Vote”

In July, House Republicans and six Democrats The resolution was passed “We strongly condemn the Biden administration and Border Commissioner Kamala Harris for their failure to secure the U.S. border.”

Despite the name, Harris' immigration policy portfolio was limited to addressing the root causes of migration in certain Latin American countries.

Border apprehensions have fallen by more than 50% since the Biden administration implemented asylum restrictions in June. Increased enforcement by Mexican immigration authorities and hot summer temperatures also contributed to the decline in the number of migrants arriving.