The Latest Breaking News from Border Patrol

A Closer Look at Operation Aurora, Trump's Plan That Would Rehash the 'Alien Enemies Act' of 1798

Critics point out that one major obstacle to invoke the act is it explicitly refers to declarations of war, while Trump's proposal refers to immigration

Latin Times · Oct 15, 2024

Almost 3 in 10 Surveillance Cameras at the Southern Border Don't Work, Report Shows

Since their implementation in 2011, Remote Video Surveillance Systems have been essential for monitoring vast areas

Latin Times · Oct 15, 2024

Nearly one-third of Border Patrol’s cameras along the US-Mexico border ‘don’t work’

Roughly 150 of the 500 cameras on watchtowers along the border have been affected nationwide, causing ‘significant impacts’ on operations according to the memo

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024

Trump Vows To Boost Border Patrol Force And Salaries If Re-Elected, Months After Blocking Bipartisan Plan

Earlier this year, Donald Trump had opposed a bipartisan border security bill that was one of the toughest in decades, as it aimed to reduce border crossings and make asylum rules stricter.

Latin Times · Oct 14, 2024

Trump To Announce Plan To Expand Border Patrol

Former President Trump's plan to bolster Border Patrol with 10,000 new agents and increased compensation, emphasizing immigration and border security.

Top News · Oct 13, 2024

How Did Immigration Politics Get So Toxic?

Changing migration patterns, outdated policy tools, and growing presidential power made it inevitable.

Reason · Oct 12, 2024

Assaults Against Border Patrol Agents are on the Rise in New Mexico, Authorities Say

The two most common types are physical assaults and throw of projectiles, including rocks

Latin Times · Oct 10, 2024

Migrant Crossings at Southern Border Hit Lowest Level Under Biden Administration

Border Patrol apprehended nearly 54,000 individuals in September, down from the previous low of 56,000 in July

Latin Times · Oct 7, 2024

CBP Has Expanded Mental Health Support for Border Agents Amid Rising Immigrant Deaths

Agents who express suicidal thoughts are no longer permanently disarmed, as mental health is now treated similarly to a physical injury

Latin Times · Oct 5, 2024

Takeaways from the Texas Tribune-Associated Press report on 24 hours along the Texas-Mexico border

Reporters from both organizations spent a day documenting the reality on the border. Here’s a summary of what they found.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 25, 2024