FAA Reopens El Paso Airport After Cartel Drone Scare
#AviationSecurity #USMexicoBorderThe FAA briefly closed El Paso's airport, citing a Mexican cartel drone breach into US airspace. The sudden, unexplained restriction, quickly lifted, disrupted travel and fueled online speculation, though officials assured no ongoing threat to aviation safety. read more
Three die crossing US-Mexico border in San Diego storm
#USMexicoBorder #ImmigrationPolicyThree individuals perish attempting to cross the US-Mexico border in San Diego during a storm. The border patrol found two men and a woman deceased in the Otay Mountain wilderness due to harsh conditions. Trump's immigration policies are cited as factors in the dangerous conditions. read more
US Egg Shortage Prompts Border Crossings, Raises Disease Concerns
#Eggflation #USMexicoBorderUS shoppers turn to Mexico due to the US-Mexico border 'Eggflation', where egg prices are notably lower. Border interceptions of eggs have increased by 48%, with a 158% spike in San Diego. Violations result in a $300 fine. read more
US Vice President Vance Rules out Invasion of Mexico
#JDVance #USMexicoBorderJD Vance, the US vice president, firmly denied the possibility of US forces invading Mexico during a press conference at the US-Mexico border. He avoided disclosing details about potential military action, referring to President's authority on addressing such matters. read more
Trump's First Post-Inauguration Interview with Fox News' Hannity
#TrumpInterview #USMexicoBorderDonald Trump's first interview with Sean Hannity after becoming president includes discussions on pardons, the U.S.-Mexico border, and DEI programs. Trump also addresses TikTok spying allegations and suggests disbanding FEMA. The Department of Defense sends troops to the border amid immigration crackdown. read more
Kamala Harris challenges Trump on immigration during US border visit
#USMexicoBorder #ImmigrationPolicyVice President Kamala Harris visits the US-Mexico border to challenge Donald Trump on immigration, aiming to peel away voters by discussing border security and her opposition to a tough security bill. read more
JD Vance Claims McCain Wouldn't Back Kamala Harris on Border.
#USMexicoBorder #McCainHarrisSupportRepublican VP candidate JD Vance claims late Senator John McCain wouldn't have supported Kamala Harris due to the US-Mexico border situation. This statement was made as McCain's son announced his support for Harris. read more
#USMexicoBorder #MigrationRisks
In Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, people wait behind barbed wire near the US border as a US border agent stands watch. Experts fear Biden’s new border order will worsen migrants' risks. Concerns include heat exposure and exploitation by criminals. read more
#Arizona #USMexicoborder
In Arizona, the legislature approves a proposal, bypassing Governor Hobbs, to make it a state crime for non-citizens to enter through Mexico and to allow arrests by local police, leading to concerns about racial profiling and costs. read more
#USMexicoBorder #CancerVaccine
Joe Biden is set to issue an order temporarily sealing the US-Mexico border in case of illegal crossings exceeding a daily threshold, causing concerns among lawmakers and public. A breakthrough cancer vaccine trial shows promising results. read more
#USMexicoBorder #BidenExecutiveOrder
President Biden will sign an executive order to close the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers if daily crossings exceed a certain threshold, sparking mixed reactions from lawmakers and facing expected legal challenges. Republicans criticize the delay in border action. read more
#USMexicoBorder #MigrationTrends
Migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border have decreased by half since December 2023, with daily apprehensions averaging 3,700 in May compared to 8,000 previously. The drop is attributed to Mexican authorities detaining migrants before they reach the border. read more
#USMexicoBorder #AsylumSeekers
People lined up at the border wall between Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego to seek asylum on May 7. As San Diego emerges as a key border sector amid growing arrivals, organizations warn of instability due to the upcoming elections. read more
#USMexicoBorder #BiodiversityProtection
Botanists and citizen scientists are using the iNaturalist app to document biodiversity along the US-Mexico border, highlighting the ecosystem divided by Trump's border wall. Efforts aim to protect the region's natural richness overshadowed by concerns of drug trafficking and migrant smuggling. read more
#USMexicoBorder #ImmigrationPolicy
Guards at the US-Mexico border used pepper spray against a group of migrants attempting to breach the fence in Ciudad Juarez, as shown in footage. President Biden has taken a tougher stance on immigration recently. read more
#asylum #USMexicoBorder
The Biden administration wants to speed up the asylum process at the US-Mexico border by denying entry earlier to migrants considered a security risk. The proposed rule targets criminals and those posing a danger, aiming to save taxpayer dollars. read more
#CBPOne #USMexicoBorder
The CBP One app offers just 1,450 daily appointments, while arrivals at the US-Mexico border averaged 7,240 daily from May 2023 to January 2024. The Human Rights Watch report indicates that this app, designed for asylum seekers, leads to prolonged vulnerability and enriches criminal groups. read more
#Arizona #USMexicoBorder
The trial of George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher accused of killing a Mexican man on his property, ended in a mistrial with jurors unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Prosecutors have decided not to retry the case. read more
#GeorgeKelly #USMexicoBorder
A mistrial was declared in the case of Arizona rancher George Kelly, accused of murdering Mexican migrant Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea near the US-Mexico border. Kelly claimed he fired warning shots, but prosecutors argued otherwise. The trial also highlighted border security issues. read more