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Kamala Harris Purposely Avoiding a Visit to U.S.-Mexico Border, Border Patrol Union Chief Says

Vice President Kamala Harris is avoiding a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the head of the U.S. Border Patrol agents' union.

Roberta Jacobson, Biden Border Czar, Steps Down Amid Migrant Crisis

Roberta Jacobson, Biden's Border Czar, Steps Down Amid Migrant Crisis

Apr 10, 2021 02:54 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After only 100 days on the job, Roberta Jacobson, a senior White House official overseeing southern border issues, is stepping down at the end of the month.

Sen. John Barrasso Says He Was Told to Delete Photos From Border Facilities

Apr 05, 2021 03:00 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Senator John Barrasso said on Sunday that Republican senators were instructed by officials to delete the photos they took inside migrant facilities.

Number of Migrants Apprehended at U.S.-Mexico Border Reaches 15-Year High

Apr 03, 2021 12:45 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The U.S. law enforcement agents encountered more than 171,000 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in March, the highest number in 15 years.

Mexican Man Charged With Smuggling 13 Migrants Killed in Border Crash

Mar 31, 2021 12:39 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A Mexican man was arrested for allegedly smuggling into the United States 13 migrants who unfortunately died in a car crash near the border early this month.

5700 Migrants overcrowding a Border Patrol Tent in Texas

5700 Migrants Overcrowding a Donna, Texas Facility

Mar 30, 2021 09:15 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

About 5700 migrants have overcrowded a border patrol facility located in Donna, Texas; unaccompanied children exceeding 72 hours of stay in the facility.

Kamala Harris Has No Plans Yet to Visit U.S.-Mexico Border

Mar 27, 2021 01:54 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Vice President Kamala Harris will not be visiting the U.S.-Mexico border anytime soon, even after being tapped to handle the border crisis.

Biden Under Investigation by GAO for Border Wall Funds Freeze

Mar 24, 2021 07:51 AM EDT By Jess Smith

President Joe Biden is reportedly under probe for allegedly freezing payments worth billions of dollars for the companies contracted to finish the border wall.

Kamala Harris Laughs When Asked if She Has Plans to Visit the Border

Mar 23, 2021 12:53 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Vice President Kamala Harris let out a laugh after answering "not today" to a reporter, who asked her if she had plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

California Crash Leaves at Least 13 Dead Near U.S.-Mexico Border

Mar 02, 2021 09:00 PM EST By Mary Anne Webber

At least 13 people have been confirmed dead in a road accident near the U.S.-Mexico border in California, Tuesday. The California crash involved an overloaded SUV with 25 people and a semi-truck.

After Guatemalan Forces Break up Bigger Caravan, Some 3,000 U.S.-Bound Migrants Continue On

Jan 23, 2021 03:38 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

Just days after security forces in Guatemala stopped a large caravan of Honduran migrants, a second of the group is moving forward with their journey toward the U.S. border, reports said.

New COVID-19 Testing Site Soon to Rise Near US-Mexico Border

Aug 10, 2020 02:47 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

A COVID-19 testing site will open up near the U.S.- Mexico Border later this week, San Diego County officials said.

Record Heat Along Arizona Border Results in Rising Migrant Deaths

Supreme Court Denies Request to Halt Border Wall Construction

Jul 31, 2020 09:31 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to block the Trump administration from using billions worth of funds to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Border Patrol Seizes Over $3M Worth Marijuana Along Texas-Mexico Border

Jun 30, 2020 02:18 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents seized over $3 million worth of marijuana along the Texas-Mexico Border over the weekend, a local media release from U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) protection said Monday.

Health Experts in Mexico Border Cities Concerned About Coronavirus Coming From the U.S.

May 24, 2020 05:03 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

The United States banned all forms of cross-border travel coming in from other countries through extended powers. Migrants seeking asylum and travelers remained at the border waiting for a hearing at court to be let into the U.S. as coronavirus cases rose from both sides.

Fake Supplies During the Pandemic

May 16, 2020 06:15 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

As common household products and medical supplies are shelved out of stores and demand for these are at an all-time high. Criminals have taken advantage of the pandemic by selling fake products and equipment for illicit profit, and officers are on the case.