The Blade: ‘This Is No Time to Fall Down’ on Border Security
The nation must be able to trust those who protect our borders against drugs, illegal immigration, and terrorism. In some cases, federal officers have betrayed that trust.
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Border Patrol Apprehensions Plummeted 93% in California Since 1996
The number of people caught trying to slip across the border from Mexico to California has declined a whopping 93% since 1996.
Homeland Security Council Criticizes Private Detention Facilities for Immigrants
An advisory council to Homeland Security criticized a report Thursday that suggested privately run detention facilities may be the only way to house the surging numbers of immigrants facing deportations.
Jeff Sessions’ Appointment As Attorney General Would Make Immigration a Top Priority
Sen. Jeff Sessions was one of Congress’ leading crusaders for cracking down on illegal immigration and increasing mass deportations – positions he could turn into a reality as attorney general.
Trump Selects Controversial Sen. Jeff Sessions for Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general is Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, a controversial pick because of his staunchly conservative positions on immigration, gay rights and Muslims.
Homeland Security Memo Says ICE Is Running Out of Money Because of Detention Surge
Is the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency running out of money because of a surge in the number of immigrants in detention?
Firebrand Arizona Sheriff to Face Charges of Unlawfully Targeting Immigrants
Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, a prominent Donald Trump supporter who has been a firebrand for the anti-immigration movement, is expected to be charged for willfully defying federal court orders.
El Paso Times: Immigration Rhetoric Doesn’t Jive with Data
A major state agency is proposing a massive increase in spending despite providing little if any evidence that its current spending is effective or needed.