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politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Video analysis: no vehicular run-over in Good-Ross shooting, but use-of-force questions linger

New York Times video analysis concludes Renee Nicole Good did not run over Agent Jonathan Ross; there was contact with the car hood and Ross’s phone, and the shooting occurred after he positioned himself near the vehicle, suggesting not self-defense. The piece links this incident to broader border-patrol use-of-force concerns highlighted by a 2013 Police Executive Research Forum review, while noting Trump’s claims that Good weaponized her vehicle are not supported by the video.

via Daily Kos|

#borderpatrol #nytimes #politics

crime7 months ago•1 min saved

Fatal Shooting at Texas Border Patrol Facility Prompts Calls for Rhetoric Caution

A suspect, Ryan Louis Mosqueda, opened fire at the U.S. Border Patrol building in McAllen, Texas, but was shot and killed by authorities. Two officers and a Border Patrol employee were injured, and all flights at nearby McAllen International Airport were delayed. The motive remains unknown.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#borderpatrol #crime #mcallen

politicslegal2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Border Patrol to Alter Texas Razor Wire"

The Biden administration has requested the Supreme Court to permit Border Patrol agents to cut or move razor wire installed by Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border. Texas Governor Gregg Abbott's initiative, which includes the wire installation, aims to curb illegal immigration but has led to conflicts with federal authorities. The administration argues that the wire hinders agents from performing their duties, while Texas sued the agents for trespassing and property damage. A federal judge ruled against Texas, but the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the state, leading to the current appeal to the Supreme Court.

via NBC News|

##bidenadministration #borderpatrol

politicslegal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden Seeks Supreme Court Support in Texas Border Razor-Wire Removal Dispute"

The Biden administration has requested the Supreme Court to permit the US Border Patrol to remove razor wire installed by Texas on the US-Mexico border, challenging a federal appeals court's decision that halted the practice. The Justice Department argues that Border Patrol agents have the legal authority to access land near the border to enforce immigration laws and ensure public safety. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the federal government and Texas over border security and immigration management.

via CNN|

##bidenadministration #borderpatrol