Eight migrants drown in US-Mexico border crossing attempt: At least eight migrants drowned and dozens of others were rescued after attempting to cross the Rio Grande river from Mexico into the United States, officials said Friday. US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) said in a statement to AFP that the drownings occurred on Thursday, when […]
US-Mexico border
On US-Mexico border, militia vow to patrol until ‘wall is up’
In the southeasternmost pocket of the US state of New Mexico, with El Paso, Texas, to the east and Mexico a stone’s throw south, there is a small camp: a few tents and a weathered trailer. It is home to the half dozen or so members of the United Constitutional Patriots (UCP) — a small […]
US Homeland Security chief Nielsen out as border crossings surge
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the departure of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, underscoring his intent to toughen immigration policy amid a surge in illegal crossings along the southern border. Nielsen’s exit marks the end of a difficult relationship with her boss, who was said to be unhappy with her performance despite her unswerving […]