#border-patrol

[ follow ]
#immigration

Biden administration deported highest number of immigrants in a decade

The Biden administration has set a record for deportations in 2024, exceeding the previous records set during Trump’s presidency.

10 hospitalized after falling off US-Mexico border wall, California officials say

Multiple individuals fell off a 30-foot border wall between the U.S. and Mexico near San Diego, requiring hospitalization.
Children were among those injured in the falls, with some sustaining broken bones.

Biden administration deported highest number of immigrants in a decade

The Biden administration has set a record for deportations in 2024, exceeding the previous records set during Trump’s presidency.

10 hospitalized after falling off US-Mexico border wall, California officials say

Multiple individuals fell off a 30-foot border wall between the U.S. and Mexico near San Diego, requiring hospitalization.
Children were among those injured in the falls, with some sustaining broken bones.
moreimmigration
#human-rights

Family Separations Are Continuing at the Border in the Name of National Security

Family separations at the border continue under the Biden administration, affecting hundreds of children and causing distress among immigrant families.

Video of Border Patrol SUV striking man near California-Mexico fence prompts investigation

The incident involves a Border Patrol vehicle striking a man attempting to cross the border, now under federal investigation.

Family Separations Are Continuing at the Border in the Name of National Security

Family separations at the border continue under the Biden administration, affecting hundreds of children and causing distress among immigrant families.

Video of Border Patrol SUV striking man near California-Mexico fence prompts investigation

The incident involves a Border Patrol vehicle striking a man attempting to cross the border, now under federal investigation.
morehuman-rights

Woman attempted to kayak to Canada with bag full of protected turtles

A woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle 29 turtles worth over $40,000 into Canada using an inflatable kayak.
#law-enforcement

Louis Vuitton clothes and Vegas hotels: Border agents spent big with money from Mexican cartels, prosecutors say

Border patrol officers were arrested for facilitating drug smuggling, revealing corruption within law enforcement.
Two officers face serious charges for their involvement with a drug trafficking organization.

Border Patrol response to Uvalde school shooting marred by breakdowns and poor training, report says

Border Patrol agents lacked effective command and training during the Uvalde school shooting response, leading to chaos and operational failures.

Border shooting in San Diego County: Marksman killed man assaulting migrants, feds say

Border patrol shot armed man threatening migrants near California-Mexico border.
Border agents acted to protect migrants by fatally shooting the armed man threatening them.

The nose knows: Border Patrol dog sniffs out 81 pounds of cocaine in Southern California bust

A dog alert led to the seizure of 81 pounds of cocaine from an SUV on the 15 Freeway in Temecula.

Louis Vuitton clothes and Vegas hotels: Border agents spent big with money from Mexican cartels, prosecutors say

Border patrol officers were arrested for facilitating drug smuggling, revealing corruption within law enforcement.
Two officers face serious charges for their involvement with a drug trafficking organization.

Border Patrol response to Uvalde school shooting marred by breakdowns and poor training, report says

Border Patrol agents lacked effective command and training during the Uvalde school shooting response, leading to chaos and operational failures.

Border shooting in San Diego County: Marksman killed man assaulting migrants, feds say

Border patrol shot armed man threatening migrants near California-Mexico border.
Border agents acted to protect migrants by fatally shooting the armed man threatening them.

The nose knows: Border Patrol dog sniffs out 81 pounds of cocaine in Southern California bust

A dog alert led to the seizure of 81 pounds of cocaine from an SUV on the 15 Freeway in Temecula.
morelaw-enforcement
#migration

At least 142 Cuban rafters have died this year trying to reach Miami

The migration journey of Cubans to the U.S. via dangerous sea routes continues to result in numerous deaths, highlighting a humanitarian crisis.

She Cried 'Help!' for 24 Minutes Then Fell to Her Death as Border Patrol Waited For Backup | KQED

Poma Perez's death highlights serious concerns about the emergency response adequacy of Border Patrol amidst an increase in migrant fall-related tragedies.

Investigation finds no crime committed when migrant groups approached California school buses

No crime was committed during migrant encounters with school buses in East County, confirmed by the Sheriff's Office.

At least 142 Cuban rafters have died this year trying to reach Miami

The migration journey of Cubans to the U.S. via dangerous sea routes continues to result in numerous deaths, highlighting a humanitarian crisis.

She Cried 'Help!' for 24 Minutes Then Fell to Her Death as Border Patrol Waited For Backup | KQED

Poma Perez's death highlights serious concerns about the emergency response adequacy of Border Patrol amidst an increase in migrant fall-related tragedies.

Investigation finds no crime committed when migrant groups approached California school buses

No crime was committed during migrant encounters with school buses in East County, confirmed by the Sheriff's Office.
moremigration

Border Patrol agent arrested for allegedly forcing women to undress during processing

Border patrol agent Shane Millan arrested for forcing women to expose themselves during virtual processing, violating their constitutional rights.

93 pounds of fentanyl found in car on 10 Freeway after stop

A woman was charged after U.S. Border Patrol agents found more than 90 pounds of fentanyl pills in her car.

Biden and Mayorkas still owe border agents an apology for 'whipping' lie

Border agent falsely accused of whipping migrants receives award for anti-smuggling work, no apology from Biden or Mayorkas.

Simon Harris responds as British prime minister says Ireland cannot 'cherry pick' international agreements amid asylum row

Irish government will not send police to patrol the border with Northern Ireland.
#supreme-court

US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant law

The supreme court extended the block on a Texas law giving police broad powers for immigration enforcement.
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration over immigration authority.

Abbott seizes park along Rio Grande in latest escalation with feds over border

National Guard troops under the command of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are blocking U.S. Border Patrol agents from reaching the border
The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in order to regain access to the border

US supreme court extends block on Texas police migrant law

The supreme court extended the block on a Texas law giving police broad powers for immigration enforcement.
Legal battle between Texas and Biden administration over immigration authority.

Abbott seizes park along Rio Grande in latest escalation with feds over border

National Guard troops under the command of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are blocking U.S. Border Patrol agents from reaching the border
The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in order to regain access to the border
moresupreme-court

New York State Trooper Among Those Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

Two National Guard members and a U.S. Border Patrol agent died in a helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The victims were part of a routine mission tracking the border with monitoring and detecting capabilities.

'Gun battle' involving U.S. border agents kills one in San Diego County near U.S. border

Exchange of gunfire near U.S.-Mexico border resulted in one death
Special operations team for the U.S. Border Patrol engaged in a 'gun battle' with an armed individual

Rescuers race setting sun to save duo stranded in tree surrounded by water, officials say

Two people were rescued after getting stuck in a tree surrounded by water in Jamul, California.
Rescue teams, including firefighters, a helicopter, and Border Patrol, worked together to bring the stranded duo to safety.

Migrants Face Cold, Perilous Crossing From Canada to New York

Migrant family seeking shelter detained by Border Patrol
Rural areas along the border facing challenges with migrants

Biden can stop the migrant caravan heading to the border - if he cared

Mr. President, stop this caravan.
...
An estimated 8,000 people set off on Christmas Eve from the southern Mexican city of Tapachula.

DHS aims to lead in defense against 'adversarial' AI

The Department of Homeland Security is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence technologies in agency operations.
DHS aims to lead in responsible adoption of AI and defend against adversarial use of AI.
AI is being utilized in border patrol, drug trafficking combat, age progression estimations of missing children, and report processing at DHS.
#asylum-restrictions

At the border, migrants wait and see' as encounters with Border Patrol dip 40%

New asylum restrictions led to a 40% decrease in encounters at the border, DHS reports.

Border agents begin turning back migrants under new Biden restrictions

Biden administration starts turning back migrants under new asylum restrictions, focusing on deportations to deter illegal border crossings.

At the border, migrants wait and see' as encounters with Border Patrol dip 40%

New asylum restrictions led to a 40% decrease in encounters at the border, DHS reports.

Border agents begin turning back migrants under new Biden restrictions

Biden administration starts turning back migrants under new asylum restrictions, focusing on deportations to deter illegal border crossings.
moreasylum-restrictions

Border arrests fall more than 40% since Biden's halt to asylum processing

Arrests for illegal border crossings decreased by over 40% during suspension of asylum processing.
[ Load more ]