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politics2 years ago

"House Republicans Push Forward with Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas"

House Republicans have initiated a series of hearings that could lead to the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, blaming him for the crisis at the southwest border. Democrats dismiss the process as purely political, while some Senate Republicans disagree with the strategy of targeting Mayorkas. If the House approves articles of impeachment, it's unlikely that the Senate will vote to remove Mayorkas from office.

via NPR|
#alejandro-mayorkas#homeland-security#house-republicans
immigration-and-border-security2 years ago

"CBP's October 2023 Monthly Update Unveiled"

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a decrease in migrant encounters along the southwest border in October 2023. There was a 14% decrease in encounters between ports of entry, a 14% decrease in family unit encounters, and a 16% decrease in encounters of unaccompanied children compared to September. CBP also saw a 65% decrease in encounters of Venezuelans following the resumption of removal flights to Venezuela. Additionally, CBP highlighted its efforts in combating fentanyl and other dangerous substances, with 1,661 pounds of fentanyl seized in October and a total of over 27,000 pounds seized in FY 2023. CBP emphasized the need for more resources to sustain and increase these efforts.

via Customs and Border Protection|
#border-security#cbp#fentanyl-seizures
immigration2 years ago

Rising Temperatures Fuel Migrant Fatalities

The scorching heat in South Texas is contributing to the deaths of migrants attempting to cross the border from Mexico. More than 500 deaths have been confirmed this year, with many attributed to dehydration, heat stroke, or hypothermia. The extreme temperatures and suffocating humidity have made it dangerous for migrants traveling through the hot, barren shrub land. The Border Patrol has been posting warnings on social media, and advocacy organizations have seen a surge in caseloads. Deputy Don White of the Brooks County Sheriff's Office, who patrols the area, receives messages from desperate relatives of missing migrants. Tracking migrant deaths remains challenging, but efforts are being made to identify remains and provide answers to families.

via The New York Times|
#border-patrol#heat-wave#immigration
immigration2 years ago

Title 42 expiration leads to decrease in Southwest border encounters.

Encounters at the Southwest border have dropped by 50% in the few days since the lifting of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that allowed for the swift expulsion of immigrants without allowing them to seek asylum. However, officials caution that it is still early and smugglers may find ways to take advantage of the change in border policies. The Biden administration has worked to address high migration numbers both by increasing lawful immigration pathways and limiting asylum.

via The Hill|
#asylum#biden-administration#immigration