The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday released statistics on immigration and Border Patrol activity for 2017, revealing a substantial drop in apprehensions for the year. DHS credited this in large part to President Trump’s efforts to secure the country’s borders. “We have seen historic low numbers this year—an almost 30 percent decline in […]
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Supremes Allow Trump Travel Ban During Lower Court Consideration
Although legal challenges in the lower courts continue, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the President Trump’s travel ban can remain in effect during this period. The two dissenting Supreme Court votes came from Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Sonia Sotomayor. The ban affects travelers from eight nations, including Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, […]
CBP Agent Shoots Attacking Suspect During Arrest
A Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agent shot and killed a suspected illegal alien Nov. 29 when the suspect attacked another agent while being arrested in the Baboquivari Mountain Range near Three Points, Ariz. CBP agents were following a group of suspects after they triggered sensors in the rugged mountain region, about 21 miles north […]
Update: Border Patrol Agent Killed Sunday in Texas
The Washington Post reported Monday that Border Patrol agent Rogelio Martinez was killed Sunday due to blunt force trauma. “We believe he was struck in the head with rocks, or multiple rocks,” National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd told the paper. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials first reported Sunday that agent Martinez […]
Trump Nominates Homan for ICE Director
President Donald Trump officially nominated Thomas D. Homan on Tuesday to be permanent director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Homan has served as acting director of ICE since January. Homan is a strong proponent of strict border enforcement and has been vocal in his criticism of “sanctuary city” jurisdictions. He’s also faced criticism for […]