US Senator Fischer Criticizes Suspension of Border Railway Operations Amid Economic Crisis

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer criticized the suspension of international railway bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, calling it "highly troubling" and warning of an "economic crisis." The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) suspended operations at these crossings due to the increased use of freight trains by smuggling organizations to transport migrants. Fischer expressed concern about the strain on supply chains and the economy, particularly the impact on agricultural exports from Nebraska to Mexico. She called on Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to provide a timeline for reopening the crossings and implement policies to address the border crisis. Fischer emphasized the need to curb record levels of migration and prevent disruptions to operations that could lead to inflation and negatively affect the economy.