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Texas Police: Migrants Found 'Suffocating' in Train, 2 Dead

Two migrants were found dead and at least 10 were hospitalized Friday after police in South Texas received a call that they were “suffocating” in a freight train traveling near the US-Mexico border. The Uvalde Police Department said Border Patrol was informed of the phone call and able to stop…

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Two dead, several injured after migrants were found “suffocating” inside locked train car

Uvalde officials said U.S. Border Patrol responded to a 911 call alerting them about a group of people who were trapped for hours inside of a shipping container.

The Texas Tribune

House GOP leaders question discipline for Border Patrol agents

WASHINGTON — A trio of House Republican leaders raised concerns Friday that border agents would be unfairly disciplined for their treatment of Haitian migrants while on horseback after an incident in 2021 got widespread attention.

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House GOP leaders question discipline for Border Patrol agents - Roll Call

House Republican leaders raised concerns Friday about the discipline process for border agents related to a 2021 incident on horseback.

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Police feared Uvalde gunman’s AR-15

Police told investigators they were cowed by the shooter’s military-style rifle

Salon

“He has a battle rifle”: Police feared Uvalde gunman’s AR-15

In previously unreleased interviews, police who responded to the Robb Elementary shooting told investigators they were cowed by the shooter’s military-style rifle. This drove their decision to wait for a Border Patrol SWAT team to engage him, which took more than an hour.

The Texas Tribune

Marjorie Taylor Greene explains why she claimed dirt-filled bag found on border was a bomb

Controversial Georgia congresswoman suggested that the ‘bomb’ was an attempt to harm Americans, which was later denied by US Border Patrol chief Raul Ortiz

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Border chief asks House panel to boost migrant processing

WASHINGTON — U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz told House Republicans on Wednesday that his agency needs more technology and resources, as the number of migrants arriving at the southwest border “places tremendous strain” on the system.

Tribune News Service

Border chief asks House panel to boost migrant processing - Roll Call

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz told House Republicans on Wednesday that his agency needs more technology and resources.

Roll Call

Watch live as US Border Patrol chief testifies on border security

Watch live as US Border Patrol chief Raul Ortiz testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee during a field hearing on Wednesday (15 March).

The Independent UK

Consulate: 7 of 8 victims in San Diego migrant boat disaster presumed to be Mexican

SAN DIEGO — Seven of the eight people who died late Saturday night when two suspected human smuggling boats capsized near Black’s Beach are presumed to be citizens of Mexico, officials from the foreign consulate said Monday.

Tribune News Service

Maritime smuggling is not new, but attempts have surged, as have deaths

SAN DIEGO — Just after midnight one Friday in late October 2021, the captain of a fishing boat sailing nearly 100 miles off the San Diego coastline spotted a faint light in the distance. In what a Coast Guard pilot later described as a miracle, the captain had spotted the…

Tribune News Service

Smuggling boat capsizes off San Diego, killing several

Several people have been killed after a suspected smuggling boat overturned off the coast San Diego - crews are searching for more

The New Daily

Eight dead and seven missing as smuggling boat capsizes off coast of San Diego

Crews continue search for missing people

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8 dead, 7 missing after boat capsizes off San Diego coast

Authorities say eight people were killed when a suspected smuggling boat overturned off the coast San Diego, and crews were searching for at least seven additional victims

The Texas Tribune

House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico

House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.

The Independent UK

Judge orders halt to fast releases at US border with Mexico

A federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to end the expedited releases of migrants entering the United States from Mexico, potentially straining already stretched holding facilities

Miami Herald

2 boats, carrying 48 Cuban migrants, make landing on Dry Tortugas in Florida Keys

MIAMI — A boat with rust- and green-colored lettering reading “Solo Dios Sabe” (Only God Knows) was one of two boats that may have carried a group of 48 Cuban migrants to shore at the Dry Tortugas National Park Saturday morning.

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Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Biden’s proposed asylum rules are a misguided attempt to deter migrants

The Biden administration’s proposed rules for migrants applying for asylum would severely restrict people fleeing ravaged countries from seeking protection in the United States. The rules would limit who can apply for asylum by creating onerous requirements that would restrict eligibility at a time of historic global migration.

Los Angeles Times

Jean Guerrero: A Trump-like border wall is about to be built — unless Biden stops it

President Joe Biden should call off construction crews gathering at the southernmost edge of California's coastline to erect a border wall that epitomizes Trump's dystopian vision.

The Independent UK

Northern border immigrant death highlights crossing spike

Officials say the death of a Mexican immigrant who had just entered the United States from Canada illegally is highlighting a spike in illegal crossings along the border between Quebec, Vermont and portions of upstate New York

Tribune News Service

The nation's largest federal law enforcement agency has new use-of-force rules. How much will change?

SAN DIEGO — Last year, in an effort to fulfill his campaign promises of bold criminal justice reform, President Joe Biden issued an executive order he said would increase accountability for federal law enforcement agencies.

Tribune News Service

Eduardo Porter: Treat Mexico like a partner, not a wall

Something is afoot in American immigration policy.

Axios

America turns against immigration

The survey sheds light on why Republicans have attacked Biden's border policies.

Texas Observer

The Border Patrol’s Power Grab

The agency seeks more authority to nab trespassers and others in the state.

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