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A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was convicted of accepting bribes to let drug-filled cars enter the United States from Mexico

April saw a notable decrease in border arrests from Mexico to the U.S. due to enhanced enforcement efforts and cooperation with other countries.

Morning Edition spoke to migrants hoping to enter the U.S. and the border agents tasked with keeping them out.

The package earmarks $19.6 billion for Customs and Border Protection, marking a $3.2 billion increase from the previous fiscal year. Notably absent is any allocation for the controversial border wall, while $495 million is designated for additional Border Patrol agents in line with the Biden administration's calls.

Until now, only one other federal informant was known to be in the camps

The fund would let DHS access the money as needed when the amount of border crossings breaks an unspecified threshold

Tucson has recorded the highest amount of migrant apprehensions in fiscal year 2024, with over a quarter of a million

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Gay and trans migrants often faced violence in their home countries. Many face similar persecution from their countrymen in the U.S.

Get the latest update on the largest migrant caravan heading towards the US southern border. Find out how this influx is impacting communities and strainin...

Complaint details human rights violations, including lack of food, water and shelter and denial of emergency care