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immigrationborder-security2 years ago•2 min saved

"Texas Defies Biden Administration, Escalates Border Standoff"

Texas officials arrested migrants for criminal trespassing at a park in Eagle Pass, intensifying a legal battle with the Biden administration over border security policies. The arrests occurred in a park that Texas has taken control of as part of its beefed-up border measures, leading to a dispute with the federal government over access to the area. Tensions have escalated, with the federal government accusing Texas of impeding Border Patrol operations, while Texas officials dispute these claims and criticize the government's handling of recent drowning deaths near the area. The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the issue.

via Los Angeles Times|

#border-patrol #immigration-enforcement #immigrationborder-security

immigrationborder-security2 years ago•4 min saved

FBI Director Wray Expresses Concern Over Border Gotaways

FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed "great concern" over the number of illegal immigrants evading Border Patrol agents and escaping into the country, stating that threats from the other side of the border are consuming FBI field offices. The number of "gotaways" has exceeded 600,000 in FY 23, and sources suggest over 47,000 gotaways since the beginning of the new fiscal year. Wray testified that there has been an increase in known or suspected terrorists attempting to cross the border, with encounters on the terror watchlist hitting record numbers. Concerns about terrorism have been renewed following the Hamas terror attack on Israel, and Republicans blame the Biden administration's policies for the potential risk. The Department of Homeland Security's threat assessment warned that terrorists and criminal actors may exploit the elevated flow and complex security environment to enter the United States.

via Fox News|

#border-patrol #fbi #gotaways

immigrationborder-security3 years ago•5 min saved

Texas Implements Controversial Border Tactics Amidst Legal Threats and Congressional Criticism

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has faced criticism for using disaster declarations to implement controversial measures along the US-Mexico border, including installing buoys and razor wire. The tactics have prompted blowback from the Mexican government, residents, and the Biden administration, with the US Justice Department threatening to sue Texas unless steps are taken to remove the floating barrier. Critics argue that Texas' actions are illegal, while Abbott maintains that the state has the authority to defend its border. The measures have also raised concerns about environmental impacts and property rights violations.

via The Associated Press|

#buoy-wall #greg-abbott #immigrationborder-security