Tag: Immigration & Border Security

Senators Press HHS as Whistleblower Alleges Unaccompanied Children Being Transferred to Criminals

A group of Republicans is seeking information from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over allegations that the department “knowingly” places some unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors in the hands of criminals, according to a letter released on Tuesday. “We write concerning an alarming report by a federal employee whistleblower that the [HHS] is…


Border Patrol Agent Dies in ATV Accident During Texas Patrol

MISSION, Texas—A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent died Wednesday after an all-terrain vehicle accident while patrolling along the border in south Texas, according to the agency. The accident happened about 1 a.m. near Mission, Texas, along the border with Mexico, Customs and Border Patrol said in a statement. The agent was tracking a group…


Abbott Sends Armored Vehicles to Southern Border Fearing Increase in Criminal Activity: Report

Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week ordered ten M113 armored personnel carriers to the state’s border with Mexico in response to an expected increase in illegal activity due to the end of Title 42 migrant expulsion procedures on Dec. 21. “The personnel carriers are being trucked to security points along the border to enhance protection…


Close to 100 Illegal Immigrants Arrive in Denver Triggering Emergency Services

The City and County of Denver has activated an emergency shelter after nearly 100 illegal migrants showed up on busses overnight on Monday. Officials say they were completely unprepared for the arrival of the illegal migrants and had to set up cots in a recreation center to accommodate them. The city has been working with…


Biden Admin to Appeal Ruling Striking Down Title 42 Border Policy

The Biden administration said on Wednesday it’s appealing a federal judge’s ruling that forbids the government from deporting some illegal immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border without first providing them the option to request asylum under the Title 42 policy. In a court filing, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it planned to appeal…


LIVE Dec. 8, 9 AM ET: Texas House Republicans to Unveil Border Security Plan

Reps. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Chip Roy (R-Texas), along with other Republican members of the Texas Delegation, will unveil their border security agenda for the 118th Congress at 9 a.m. ET on Dec. 8, 2022, at House Triangle. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access…


LIVE NOW: Reps. Gonzales and Cuellar Hold Press Conference on Rising Suicide Rates at Border Patrol

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) hold a press conference on Dec. 7 to address the rising suicide rates at border patrol. The Epoch Times will livestream the press conference at 10 a.m. ET. Access the livestream on this page. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later…


Reps. Gonzales and Cuellar Hold Press Conference on Rising Suicide Rates at Border Patrol

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) hold a press conference on Dec. 7 to address the rising suicide rates at border patrol. The Epoch Times will livestream the press conference at 10 a.m. ET. Access the livestream on this page. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later…


LIVE 10 AM ET: Reps. Gonzales and Cuellar Hold Press Conference on Rising Suicide Rates at Border Patrol

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) hold a press conference on Dec. 7 to address the rising suicide rates at border patrol. The Epoch Times will livestream the press conference at 10 a.m. ET. Access the livestream on this page. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later…


Biden Reveals Why He Isn’t Visiting Border While in Arizona

President Joe Biden on Dec. 6 addressed why he isn’t going to the border while visiting a border state. “Because there are more important things going on,” Biden told reporters outside the White House in Washington. “They’re going to invest billions of dollars in a new enterprise in the state,” Biden added. Biden was departing…