Attacks on Border Patrol Agents Increased 179% Over Past 5 Months
Border Patrol agents are increasingly becoming victims of violence, according to new data from Homeland Security.
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Ex-Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to 13+ Years for Smuggling Cocaine
A former Border Patrol agent was sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges that he tried to smuggle cocaine in Arizona.
DHS Releases List of Jails, Municipalities That Won’t Cooperate with Immigration Officials
Homeland Security fired back at municipalities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials, releasing a list of jails and jurisdictions that have denied immigrant detainer requests.
Border Patrol Rescues Man Who Tried to Jump from Bridge in Detroit
A Border Patrol agent rescued a man who attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the icy Detroit River from the McArthur Bridge on Belle Isle in Detroit.
New Border Patrol Chief Says Wall Will Be Effective If Done ‘Right’
New U.S. Border Patrol Chief Ron Vitiello said a wall at the Mexican border will be effective if done “right.”
Border Agents Searched More Phones in February Than All of 2015
Customs and Border Protection officers have demanded that American citizens turn over their phones and passwords in 25 cases examined by NBC News.
Feds May Lower Hiring Standards to Hire More Border Patrol, ICE Agents
Homeland Security may have to lower its hiring standards to increase immigration enforcement shut down the border with Mexico.
Border Patrol Apprehensions Plummet Since Trump Took Office
Border Patrol apprehensions plummeted 40% since Donald Trump was sworn into office, a sign that his tough talk on immigration may be working.