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crime-and-safety2 years ago

"31 Migrants Kidnapped and Rescued Near Texas-Mexico Border"

In Mexico, near the Texas border, 31 migrants from various countries were kidnapped by masked gunmen from a bus traveling between Reynosa and Matamoros. Mexican authorities, including the National Guard, Army, and Navy, are actively searching for the abducted individuals using technology and surveillance footage but have not yet located them. This incident is part of a pattern of migrant kidnappings by organized crime groups in the region, which have been known to demand ransoms and have previously resulted in large-scale abductions and massacres.

politicslegal2 years ago

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

The Biden administration has requested the Supreme Court to allow Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire installed by Texas near the US-Mexico border, arguing that it impedes their ability to patrol and enforce immigration laws. The Justice Department asserts federal authority to access land near the border without a warrant. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has opposed the move, promising to continue building barriers and enforcing state immigration efforts, leading to a legal standoff between the state and the federal government.

politicslegal2 years ago

"Biden Administration Appeals to Supreme Court in Texas Border Razor-Wire Conflict"

The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals prevented it from removing razor wire installed by Texas at the southern border. Texas argues that the federal government's actions not only destroy state property but also undermine border security efforts. The DOJ contends that the wire hinders Border Patrol operations and that the appeals court's decision contradicts the Supremacy Clause. This legal dispute is part of a broader conflict over immigration policies and border control measures between Texas and the federal government.

politics2 years ago

"Chip Roy Criticizes GOP's Border Visits as Ineffective Amid Immigration Concerns"

Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is opting out of a House GOP trip to the Texas border, expressing frustration over repetitive "meetings, speeches, and press conferences" without substantive action on the immigration crisis. In a letter to colleagues, Roy criticized past failures to secure border measures in funding legislation and urged the use of constitutional authority to force a government response. The GOP is seeking to leverage negotiations on border security to pass H.R. 2, which would reinstate Trump-era policies and expand expulsion authority. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is leading over 60 House Republicans to the border to emphasize the issue, as record-breaking numbers of border crossings continue.