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Defense Department designates a second military zone on US border, extending into Texas
Read full article: Defense Department designates a second military zone on US border, extending into TexasThe Defense Department says it has designated a second stretch on the U.S. border with Mexico as a military zone to enforce immigration laws.
US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
Read full article: US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials sayA long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, a move that could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants.
Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico
Read full article: Pentagon official: US military has no authority to do drone strikes on drug cartels in MexicoA top Pentagon official says that special operations forces do not have the authority to launch drone attacks at drug cartels in Mexico.
Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America
Read full article: Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to AmericaU.S. authorities have arrested and detained Canadian and European travelers at U.S. borders in recent weeks.
The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border
Read full article: The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico borderThe Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as President Donald Trump seeks to clamp down on illegal immigration and fulfill a central promise of his campaign.
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly in August but are hovering near 4-year lows
Read full article: Border arrests are expected to rise slightly in August but are hovering near 4-year lowsU.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico during August are expected to rise slightly from July.
Southern Arizona man arrested after alleged threats against Trump as candidate visited border
Read full article: Southern Arizona man arrested after alleged threats against Trump as candidate visited borderA southern Arizona man has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against Donald Trump on social media.
Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take hold
Read full article: Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take holdU.S. authorities say arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plummeted 33% in July to the lowest level since September 2020, a result of asylum being temporarily suspended.
Court monitor warned of medical care issues at Border Patrol stations before girl’s death
Read full article: Court monitor warned of medical care issues at Border Patrol stations before girl’s deathA court-appointed monitor said in January that child migrants held in medical isolation may be overlooked when Border Patrol stations are too crowded.
8-year-old girl sought medical help 3 times on day she died, US immigration officials say
Read full article: 8-year-old girl sought medical help 3 times on day she died, US immigration officials sayU.S. immigration officials say an 8-year-old girl who died last week in Border Patrol custody was seen at least three separate times by medical personnel on the day of her death.
Migrant border entries rise in April, boosted by Ukrainians
Read full article: Migrant border entries rise in April, boosted by UkrainiansU.S. authorities stopped migrants more than 234,000 times in April, one of the highest marks in decades as the Biden administration prepares to lift pandemic-era restrictions on claiming asylum.
Federal judge halts preparations for end of US asylum limit
Read full article: Federal judge halts preparations for end of US asylum limitA judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as the Biden administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted on May 23.