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Illegal Crossing

All articles tagged with #illegal crossing

immigration4 months ago

Legal Battle Over Abrego Garcia's Asylum and Deportation

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran who crossed into the U.S. illegally 13 years ago, has been ordered deported by the Trump administration, which seeks to send him to Uganda despite language barriers and his legal challenges. His case involves complex legal and immigration issues, including allegations of domestic violence, potential gang affiliation, and the controversial deportation process, with his lawyers now seeking asylum in the U.S.

immigration1 year ago

Treacherous Journey: Migrants Brave Frigid Waters Crossing from Canada to New York

Migrants from Latin America are increasingly risking their lives to cross illegally into the United States along the northern border with Canada. In New York's rural North Country, a migrant family was found sheltering in a dilapidated farm shed, highlighting the perilous conditions they face. The mayor of Champlain, N.Y., keeps knit hats and gloves in her car to help migrants facing severe weather, while Border Patrol works to save lives in these dangerous crossings.

immigration2 years ago

Border Closure Forces US Citizens to Consider Illegal Crossings Instead of Long Drives

American citizens trapped in Mexico due to the closure of an overwhelmed Arizona border are considering illegally crossing back into the US rather than making dangerous eight-hour round trips through cartel-controlled territory. The closure has turned a 30-minute journey into a six-to-eight-hour odyssey, severely impacting the tourism-based economy of Rocky Point. Locals complain of a lack of meaningful aid from leaders in Mexico and the US, with resources becoming strained for charities, residents, and businesses. The closure has also affected the town's annual toy drive and even the animals in need of food.

crime2 years ago

Arrests Made at US-Canadian Border Include Romanians Linked to Organized Crime

Twenty Romanian nationals, including two with ties to organized crime, were apprehended by Border Patrol agents after illegally crossing the US-Canadian border in four vehicles. The subjects were transported for processing and revealed to be mostly family members, including 10 adults and 10 juveniles. This incident follows the recent indictment of a Romanian national attempting to smuggle six individuals into the US via the Washington-Canadian border.

immigration2 years ago

National Guard and Marines deployed to Texas border to deter migrant crossings.

Dozens of migrants attempted to illegally cross into the US from Mexico under the Ysleta-Zaragoza Bridge, but were held back by concertina wire and 30 members of the Texas National Guard. Despite being turned away, many of the migrants remained determined to cross the border. One 16-year-old girl was left in tears after being turned away, as she was trying to go to Dallas to be with her dad and send money back home to her family in Guatemala.

crime2 years ago

Identifying Victims: 8 Dead Found at US-Canada Border.

Two of the eight individuals found dead trying to illegally cross the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the U.S. have been identified as Florin Iordache and Cristina Zenaida Iordache, both of Romanian descent. The other four adult victims, who are Indian Nationals, have not yet been identified. The bodies of two children were also recovered. The search for a missing boater, 30-year-old Casey Oakes, is ongoing.