Border Experiences from Ground Level Contradict DHS Secretary

Washington Times – Homeland Security Secretary Janet A. Napolitano needs to explain how she’s going to remove the drug scouts from Arizona’s mountaintops. It’s a serious question for those of us who live in Arizona. Their job is to guide drugs around law enforcement. A load bound for Phoenix, 150 miles north of the line, […]

Border Enforcement Metrics Missing from Senate Immigration Bill

USA TODAY – The 844-page immigration bill filed by the Senate Gang of 8 would flood the nation’s southwest border with more Border Patrol agents, National Guardsmen, and fencing to hold back illegal immigration. It also calls for additional immigration judges, more horse patrols, and 24×7 surveillance by drones. But the proposed legislation does not […]

Here They Come! Immigrant Wave Pours into South Texas

San Antonio Express-News – Illegal border crossings have soared in the Rio Grande Valley sector and on pace to exceed record total of 110,528 last seen in 2006. The agency’s McAllen station, which covers a 46-mile stretch of the river, including La Joya, has responded to these increases by pulling agents out of the field […]

Ranchers Say Border Is Not Secure

ABC News – Arizona rancher Jim Chilton patrols five miles of international border, armed with a rifle on his chest and a 6 gun on his belt. Standing near the four-strand barb-wired fence that marks the border, Chilton was asked if he thought the border is secure. His answer: “NO! The border is not secure.” […]

Two DHS Agents in Texas Charged With Falsifying Records

Reuters – Two agents with the Department of Homeland Security responsible for investigating corruption in other federal law enforcement agencies that work along the southern border have been charged with falsifying records. According to the indictment, the records relate to seven investigations of Customs and Border Protection officers and Border Patrol agents accused of accepting […]

ICE Union Has Zero Confidence in Border Security Promises

Daily Caller – The head of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent union says that he has no confidence that the Obama administration would step up its border control efforts as part of any immigration reform agreement. Chris Crane, ICE officer and National ICE Council president representing 7,000 ICE agents, officers, and employees, expressed concern […]