How a U.S. Customs and Border Protection veteran sees his agency's mission
Ryan Riccucci, a 17-year agency veteran, says he feels the agency is misunderstood by the U.S. public.
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Migrants are showing up at the U.S. Southern border in historic numbers. Here's why
The migrant surge at the Southern border hit a record of over 2.4 million. Republicans say it's a failure of Biden's policies. The U.N. says, globally, there's never been so many displaced people.
Border Patrol apprehensions hit a record high. But that's only part of the story
The Border Patrol recorded nearly 1.7 million apprehensions last year, eclipsing the record set in 2000. Still, the number of migrants crossing illegally is likely far below the all-time high.
U.S. Border Agents Found A Toddler And A Baby Abandoned Along The Rio Grande
With her hair neatly braided, the girl sat next to her baby brother, dressed for an outing, complete with a backpack and note — but their parents were nowhere to be found, the U.S. Border Patrol said.
More Than 170,000 Migrants Taken Into Custody At Southwest Border In March
The figures are preliminary and don't include what Border Patrol agents call "got aways." Officials say it was the highest monthly total since at least 2006.
2 Girls Dropped Over U.S. Border Wall To Be Reunited With Mother
Their mother has been located in the United States and the goal is to reunite the girls, aged 3 and 5, with her.
1 Child Dead, 3 People Missing After Migrant Raft Overturns In Rio Grande
U.S. border officials say human smugglers put migrants in harm's way by launching rafts into the river's cold, fast-moving waters.
Southwest Border Apprehensions Show Small Decline In January
Government data reflect a slight dip in arrests even as authorities see more Central American families trying to enter the U.S.