Border Patrol agents expressed concern about the lack of information about Coronavirus-infected employees and minimal use of protection leave for those potentially or actually exposed to the deadly virus. The agents expressed concern as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials publicly announced that at least 218 employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol officials announced the opening of its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus public health crisis. The center will help officials coordinate with local, state, and other federal agencies.
National Border Patrol Council Vice President Chris Cabrera told Breitbart News that the agents he represents are being cautious but are well prepared for the possibility of coronavirus-affected migrants illegally crossing the border. He said the agents are undergoing additional training and exercises in preparation.
National Border Patrol Council Vice President Chris Cabrera told Breitbart News the “felons only” deportation plan offered by former Vice President Joe Biden will cause a rush to the U.S. The candidate said he would completely halt deportations during his first 100 days and would thereafter only deport felons.
Officials with the National Border Patrol Council say alleged drug smugglers attacked a female agent as she attempted to help a distressed migrant family. The incident occurred while the agent transported the alleged smugglers.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against three illegal aliens for allegedly assaulting Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents on New Year’s Eve. Two agents sustained injuries in the attack requiring treatment at a local hospital.
Border Patrol union officials say multiple Laredo Sector agents were injured after being assaulted by a group of eight suspects who had just crossed the border from Mexico on New Year’s Day.
A Facebook Live video appears to capture several minutes of a vehicle pursuit where an alleged human smuggler with ten migrants onboard claims to be attempting to outrun law enforcement. The video and the Facebook account of the person who posted the video have since been made unavailable.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) told Yahoo! News on Monday evening that the United States is “headed toward fascism.”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) “is trying to paint a false narrative and a false picture and she needs to be held accountable for that,” Judd said.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent warned that our nation has “lost control of the border,” during an interview on Fox News Channel.
Border Patrol Agent Hector Garza told Fox News that Congress needs to “get serious and stop rewarding illegal immigration.” His comments follow one of the busiest weeks in Texas immigration history that saw nearly 1,700 migrants illegally cross the border in the Rio Grande Valley Sector in a single day.
Brandon Judd: “These elected officials don’t really care about what is necessary to secure the border. They just care about what is politically expedient.”
The president was joined by border patrol agents and other immigration enforcement officials for the briefing, asking them to make their case to the American people for more border security and the wall.
NBPC President Brandon Judd said a border wall is a “humanitarian way” to address a migration “crisis” across the U.S.-Mexico border.
NBPC President Brandon Judd said border agents spent their own money on diapers, formula, and toys for detained kids during the Obama era.
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) sent a letter Thursday to President Donald Trump urging him to use the U.S. military to build a road that will service a future wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, using funds that are already appropriated.
Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council, told Breitbart News Tonight on SiriusXM that only a border wall and changes to existing asylum laws can stop the status quo of endless migrant caravans coming across the U.S.-Mexico border; and if laws are not changed, then more facilities are needed to detain asylum seekers while their claims are adjudicated.
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Cavuto: Coast to Coast,” National Border Patrol Council Vice President Art Del Cueto discussed the migrant caravan and stated that until the heads of certain agencies, including the Border Patrol, do their
The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) endorsed Republican Diane Harkey for Congress on Tuesday, citing her support for public safety, understanding of the need to “improve border security,” and commitment to repairing America’s “broken immigration system.”
On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd said he would “absolutely 100%” support a government shutdown over border security. Co-host Bill Hemmer asked, “[D]o you think a shutdown’s a good
A 22-year veteran Border Patrol agent says the only thing that is new about the separation of families is the number of separations.
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd stated that unless courts allow children to be held for more than 20 days, it’s impossible to avoid the separation of families without a catch and
Leaders of the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) said actor Peter Fonda is “a domestic terrorist.”
Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors and at least one federal judge appear to not be executing Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ policy of zero tolerance for illegal border crossers.
Border Patrol agents welcomed the news of President Donald Trump’s order activating the National Guard to assist with securing the southwest border with Mexico. Agents said the move will put more agents on the front line and help make the border safer.
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Varney & Co.,” National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd expressed 100% agreement with the president putting troops on the border. Judd said, “I agree with this 100%. … [T]his increases certainty
Border Patrol agent morale is much improved under President Donald Trump, according to the head of the National Border Patrol Council. The change is causing more agents to remain with the Border Patrol as job satisfaction increases.
On Tuesday’s “CNN Newsroom,” National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd argued the death of Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez, which Judd believes was caused by an ambush, is an example of the US needs a border wall. Judd said,
President Donald Trump highlighted news of a border patrol officer who was killed while patrolling the southern border of the United States.
