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 Names Former ICE Chief As New ‘Border Czar’
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, will serve as the “border czar” in his upcoming administration.
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.
ICE Potentially Lost Track of Thousands of Unaccompanied Minors at Border, DHS Watchdog Says
ICE may have lost track of thousands of unaccompanied minors who entered the country, raising concerns about both the children’s safety and the integrity of the immigration system, according to a report from an internal watchdog.
Border Arrests Plummet in July After Asylum Suspensions Go into Effect
Arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico fell by 33% in July, reaching their lowest level since September 2020, authorities announced Friday.
Border Patrol Concerned about Attacks on Agents
Border Patrol’s El Paso Sector has experienced a “significant rise” in attacks on agents by migrants, prompting officials to warn of the legal consequences of assaulting a federal officer.
Border Patrol Discards Migrants’ Essential Belongings Amid Quick Expulsions
From baby formula and medicine to cell phones and clothes, Border Patrol agents are throwing away many of the belongings of unauthorized migrants who are sent back to Mexico.
Border Crossings Down 40% Since Biden’s Asylum Measure Began
Homeland Security is touting a steep decline in illegal border crossings since President Biden announced broad restrictions on asylum claims.