Trump Taps Hard-Liner Rodney Scott to Lead CBP
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is solidifying its immigration and border security team with the appointment of key figures to implement his hard-line policies.
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Trump Nominates Former Border Chief Rodney Scott to Lead CBP
President-elect Donald Trump has named Rodney Scott, a former U.S. Border Patrol chief, as his pick to lead CBP.
Federal Court Sides with Texas, Blocks Agents from Removing Border Barriers
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents are barred from cutting razor wire placed by Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, escalating tensions between the state and the federal government over immigration enforcement.
Trump Administration Released More Criminal Migrants than Biden’s, Analysis Finds
More noncitizens charged with or convicted of crimes were released from custody during Donald Trump’s administration than during President Joe Biden’s term, according to an analysis by the Cato Institute.
Ex-Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Porn
A former Border Patrol agent was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison in San Antonio on charges related to the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Sinaloa Cartel Threatens Border Patrol with Gunfire After Leader’s Arrest, Memo Warns
Border Patrol agents in western Texas have been warned of potential gunfire from members of the Sinaloa Cartel following the July arrest of two of its high-profile leaders, according to an internal memo.
Border Security at Risk as One-Third of Surveillance Cameras Fail Along U.S.-Mexico Border
An internal memo from CBP reveals that nearly one-third of the surveillance cameras along the U.S.-Mexico border are currently inoperable, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of border security.
Border Patrol Agents Threaten Mass Exodus if Kamala Harris Wins Election
Border Patrol agents are warning of a mass exodus from the critical federal agency if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the upcoming presidential election.