border patrol
Migrant apprehensions at the border reached record levels in May
Border Patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico border recorded a record high of migrant apprehensions throughout May, totaling 222,000 times, according to Department of Homeland Security statistics. U.S. authorities reported processing an additional 17,000 unauthorized migrants at official border ports of entry, Where the Biden administration has been admitting some vulnerable asylum-seekers so that they can continue …
CBP will disband ‘critical incident teams.’
The Biden government is ending its “critical incident teams” within the U.S. Border Patrol by the end of September, after their role was under scrutiny earlier this year. The teams handle multiple authority, such as collecting evidence for CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility, which handles issues arising from misconduct. The team’s involvement in handling matters of misconduct …
Border Agents Reported a Dramatic Increase in Fentanyl Seized in South Texas
US Customs and Border Protection reported an increase in fentanyl in Texas a 1,066% increase in the amount of fentanyl seized in FY2021 in south Texas. Agents across eight ports from Brownsville to Del Rio seized 87,652 pounds of narcotics, including 588 pounds of fentanyl. Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in the US and is 50 times …
US grants immunity to border patrol officers in questioning violations
In an effort to help those border patrol officials to do their jobs the US found theses officers entitled to qualified immunity for any possible constitutional violations that he may have committed in asking the van’s passengers questions about their immigration status and in contacting ICE.
Texas Governor adds Ranger Recon Teams to Border
On 9/11/09 Texas Governor Rick Perry announced the addition of highly skilled Ranger recon teams will operate along the Mexican border. The Rangers will identify high-intensity smuggling routes in remote areas and conduct operations to reduce border-related crime in these corridors. He also repeated his call for Washington to approve the 1,000 Title 32 National …
US visit results in apprehension of imposter at border
Apprehension of imposter at border. Apprehension of imposter at border. CBP announced that the US-VISIT allowed them to catch an individual attempting to pass themselves off as a returning asylee on 3/6/09. Primary inspection with US-VISIT. However, the Department of Homeland Security can, at least theoretically. Upon arrival at the U.S. border, all individuals must pass …
CBP begins construction on SBInet technology on the northern border
Construction on SBInet Technology. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin construction today on the deployment of eight Remote Video Surveillance Systems in the Detroit Sector as part of CBP’s initiative to enhance the use of technology in identifying and countering illegal cross-border activity. The Northern Border Project will use technology already in use along …