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Border Patrol Records 800% Increase in Arrests of Chinese Nationals at U.S.-Mexico Border

Border Patrol Records 800% Increase in Arrests of Chinese Nationals Trying to Cross Into U.S. Illegally

The number of Chinese nationals apprehended by Border Patrol agents after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border is currently higher by more than 800% compared to the same period last year, according to a report.

El Salvador Extends State of Exception for the 5th Time; Arrests Reach 50K

Aug 18, 2022 12:49 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

El Salvador has extended the state of exception in the country, making it the fifth time extending the measure to alleviate gang violence.

Migrant Crossings, Arrests at U.S.-Mexico Border Drop for Third Consecutive Month, New CBP Data Shows

Nov 17, 2021 12:16 AM EST By Mary Webber

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the number of Haitian migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border decreased by 94 percent last month.

Migrants Deportations, Arrests Dwindled Under Biden's Presidency

Apr 05, 2021 04:36 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Since U.S. President Joe Biden took office, federal immigration officials have noted a sharp decline in arrests and deportations of illegal immigrants. This is after the new administration rearranges migration enforcement in the U.S.

ICE in Hot Water for Transporting, Abandoning Undocumented Immigrants in US

Jun 01, 2014 10:02 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

In recent months, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has come under fire for treatment of immigrants it has arrested, and now public officials have raised concerns with agents in Texas who have been transporting detainees and abandoning them in other states.

Murders, Arrest Numbers Decrease Substantially At Arizona-Mexico Border

Mar 30, 2014 06:27 PM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

Undocumented immigrant arrests have decreased at the Arizona-Mexico border by 16 percent and reported deaths have plummeted by 40 percent in the current fiscal year, "Fox News Latino" reported.