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By Federal Newswire | Jan 22, 2024
David J. Bier, the Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability that the current U.S. immigration system both hinders legal immigration and promotes illegal entry into the country.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 22, 2024
Tammy Nobles, the mother of Kayla Hamilton, recently testified at a U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled, "Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis". As one of three witnesses present, Nobles spoke about the tragic murder of her daughter, who fell victim to violent crime.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 22, 2024
Ammon Blair, a former Border Patrol agent, has revealed that cartels are utilizing fraudulent documentation to smuggle illegal immigrants, occasionally minors, into the United States. These individuals are then able to secure employment using the counterfeit IDs. Blair offered an inside look into the intricate system established by cartels and smuggling organizations at the border.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 22, 2024
Josephine Dunn, a mother who lost her child to Fentanyl and a witness at the recent U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled "Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis", spoke about the impact of Fentanyl on her family. Dunn was among three witnesses providing testimony at the hearing.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 22, 2024
A man from Billings, Montana was recently sentenced to a quarter-century in prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug and gun trafficking conspiracy linked to Mexican drug cartels. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich stated that Roderick Plentyhawk was part of the drug trafficking operations based out of the Crow Indian Reservation.
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By Federal Newswire | Jan 22, 2024
On January 18, a U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled "Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis" was convened. Among the four witnesses was Sheriff Mark J. Dannels of Cochise County, Arizona, who has been serving as an elected sheriff for the past 12 years and is deeply committed to protecting his county and country.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 22, 2024
Joseph B. Edlow, the former director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), recently testified before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. In his testimony, Edlow examined the current state of immigration and evaluated the measures taken by the Biden Administration at the border.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2024
Tom D. Homan, the retired director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has voiced his concerns over the Biden Administration's border policies, which he believes jeopardize national security. These views were shared during his recent testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Accountability for the United States' House of Representatives.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2024
In a recent impeachment hearing for U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-Tenn.) criticized Mayorkas' policies on the southern border, claiming they have contributed to a fentanyl crisis and endangered American lives. Green currently serves as the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2024
San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents recently seized over 128 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 8. The drugs, which have an estimated street value of $192,000, were confiscated as part of the agency's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents from the El Centro Sector recently conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of nine pounds of fentanyl, as reported in a social media post by USBP Chief Jason Owens. Owens announced the news of the drug bust on X, formerly known as Twitter.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2024
Gregory Chen, Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), recently provided testimony in a Congressional hearing titled "The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Social Services". The hearing was held before the Immigration Subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary. Chen urged for a reform in the current immigration process to sustain American economic prosperity.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
On January 17, during an oversight hearing, Chairman James Comer (R-KY) asserted that the Biden Administration is actively undermining immigration law through policies that permit illegal immigrants to be released into the US interior shortly after apprehension. Comer serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
Frank Bowman, III, a professor emeritus at the University of Missouri School of Law, has stated that despite potential disapproval from Congress regarding U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas's actions, impeachment is not warranted. Bowman provided this perspective during his role as a witness in a hearing conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Homeland Security.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
Danyela Souza Egorov, the vice president of the Community Education Council for New York City School District 2, recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on the Judiciary. In her testimony, Egorov expressed her concerns about the increased number of illegal immigrants being allowed into New York City.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Andrew Bailey, the Attorney General of Missouri, has accused Alejandro Mayorkas, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, of neglecting his duty to protect the border. This accusation was part of Bailey's written testimony for a January 10 hearing conducted by the House of Representatives' Committee on Homeland Security. The hearing was held to discuss the potential impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Manuel Mello III, the fire chief of Eagle Pass Fire Department, recently testified before Chairman Jim Jordan and the United States House Judiciary Committee. In his testimony, Mello advocated for reform in border policy to prevent immigrant deaths and alleviate the burden on his department's members.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Buffalo Sector contributed to a multi-jurisdictional operation combating trafficking within Monroe County, leading to the arrest of a drug dealer, as per a social media post by Chief Patrol Agent Thomas G. Martin. The task force employs wiretaps, undercover agents, and surveillance equipment to probe both large and small-scale operations.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Miami Sector Border Patrol agents persist in their efforts to apprehend Cuban immigrants, responding to frequent migrant landings, as stated by Acting Chief Patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II. The information was disseminated by Briggs via social media.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents, operating along the southwest border, successfully seized over 1,000 pounds of narcotics during the past weekend, as stated by Chief Jason Owens. The announcement was made on X (formerly known as Twitter).
