DHS orders Texas state officials stop blocking Border Patrol agents access to Eagle Pass park

United States Border Patrol Chief, Jason Owens, recently announced via social media that a joint effort with the Mexican government led to the arrest of three known human traffickers. The joint law enforcement tactic between countries was created to stem the flow of drugs and weapons.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently marked the anniversary of a department established to consolidate its efforts in protecting America from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. The occasion also saw a renewed commitment towards its reauthorization.

Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently paid a visit to Eagle Pass, Texas to discuss the ongoing immigration crisis at the southwest border. During his visit, Mayorkas met with local city officials and Border Patrol agents to listen to their concerns.

Border Patrol agents in the Tucson Sector had a busy week safeguarding the border, as reported by Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin. He also disclosed on social media that a Mexican citizen was recently convicted for assaulting an agent.

The U.S. Border Patrol is in mourning following the loss of one of their agents, as revealed by Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino in a social media post. Agent Maxwell T. Zakar has passed away, according to Bovino's statement on X.

Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has used social media to communicate that the federal government will persist in conducting removal flights for migrants who enter the country illegally. He also encouraged migrants to utilise the "pathways" that have been enhanced for legal entry into the country.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently made a national television appearance to advocate for Congress's approval of emergency supplemental funding. The Republican leadership has stalled the funds, demanding that the Biden administration address what they perceive as critical issues on the southwestern border. However, Mayorkas argues that the funding would provide solutions in the form of technological advancements and additional manpower.

Border Patrol agents have successfully thwarted an illegal crossing attempt by four individuals across the Niagara River, as per a tweet from Chief Patrol Agent Thomas G. Martin of the Buffalo sector. The individual allegedly coordinating the effort was also apprehended.

Cuban migrants persist in their attempts to enter the U.S. via the Key West area, according to Samuel Briggs II, Acting Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for the Miami Sector. Briggs recently announced on social media that a total of 41 Cuban migrants had been apprehended since the beginning of the new year.

The U.S. Border Patrol's Swanton sector in Vermont continues to maintain vigilance in its border patrolling duties. According to a recent social media post by Swanton Sector Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia, the months of October and November saw an increased level of activity compared to the combined total for the fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Tucson sector continue to disrupt human and drug smuggling attempts, as reported by Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin. He recently highlighted the sector's activity on social media, referencing a local man who was sentenced to five years in prison for human smuggling.

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia of the Swanton sector has issued a stern warning to those who seek to harm Border Patrol agents, promising severe prison sentences. In a recent social media post, Garcia announced that an individual who assaulted a local border patrol agent is now facing a nine-year sentence.

Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel recently acknowledged the efforts of a specialized law enforcement and search and rescue response team that came to the aid of an injured migrant. The statement was delivered via X.

An ongoing investigation is currently being conducted into the case of 11 Cuban migrants who landed near Key Largo, Florida. The migrants are now being processed for removal, as revealed in a tweet by Samuel Briggs II, the Acting Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol in the Miami sector. This was Briggs' inaugural social media post for the new year.

A man, wanted for murder, was unable to hide his identity while attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico. The arrest was made by officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Santa Teresa port of entry. Jason Owens, Chief Border Patrol Agent, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the suspect is now set to be prosecuted by the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the Department of Justice.