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Securing America's Borders

Aspiring Immigrants, Foregoing Caravan Tactic, Massing in Northern Mexico on Biden Promises

February 19, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

By Todd Bensman as originally published February 19, 2021 by the Center for Immigration Studies AUSTIN, Texas — The next caravan predicted last week may not materialize amid a fresh promise by Mexico — after a furtive diplomatic pressure campaign by the Biden administration — that its troops would not allow it to pass. Through its official Twitter account, the Mexican embassy in … [Read more...] about Aspiring Immigrants, Foregoing Caravan Tactic, Massing in Northern Mexico on Biden Promises

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Texas Public Policy Foundation Panel for: “Border War: How a More Porous Border will Endanger Americans

February 19, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

LIVESTREAM - Border War: How a More Porous Border Will Endanger Americans REGISTER HERE About this Event The new administration in Washington is opening the floodgates to hundreds of thousands of new asylum seekers and refugees. What could go wrong? Find out as Right on Immigration Senior Director Ken Oliver discusses the full range of these issues with Todd Bensman, the author of the new … [Read more...] about Texas Public Policy Foundation Panel for: “Border War: How a More Porous Border will Endanger Americans

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A New Migrant Caravan Is Forming — And Biden Hopes to Crush It Without Leaving His Fingerprints

February 15, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

By Todd Bensman as originally published February 14, 2021 by the Center for Immigration Studies In January, international human rights groups pummeled the government of Guatemala for its use of batons, tear gas, and troops to break up a migrant caravan that had swelled to some 9,000 people mainly on incoming President Joe Biden’s promises that all who wished to … [Read more...] about A New Migrant Caravan Is Forming — And Biden Hopes to Crush It Without Leaving His Fingerprints

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CIS Panel Discussion: America’s Covert Border War

February 13, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

Center for Immigration Studies panel February 9, 2021 for America's Covert Border War book. WATCH THE WHOLE PANEL HERE or BENSMAN'S 16-MINUTE PRESENTATION … [Read more...] about CIS Panel Discussion: America’s Covert Border War

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Bensman Panelist for Center for Security Policy

February 11, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

Experts Say “Biden Effect” Threatens New Migrant Crisis February 11, 2021Kyle Shideler Campaign rhetoric, recent proposals for amnesty, and stripping tougher immigration and border policies implemented by the Trump Administration are resulting in a “Biden Effect” leading to a potential migrant crisis on the southern border. That was the warning of two immigration and border security experts … [Read more...] about Bensman Panelist for Center for Security Policy

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‘Catch and Release’ Resumes on Texas Border in the Face of Rising Migrant Numbers

February 4, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

'They're filling bus after bus.' By Todd Bensman as originally published February 2, 2021 by the Center for Immigration Studies AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of Haitian migrants who are crossing the Rio Grande border in the normally staid Del Rio sector of Texas are enjoying the first return to "catch-and-release" policies since President Donald Trump's administration all but eliminated them. … [Read more...] about ‘Catch and Release’ Resumes on Texas Border in the Face of Rising Migrant Numbers

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Border Patrol Agents, the Only True Experts, Lament Wall Construction Halt

February 4, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

By Todd Bensman as originally published February 2, 2021 by the Center for Immigration Studies DEMING, N.M. — Just over the horizon from this high-desert town, an order from newly seated President Joe Biden last week halted westward construction of his predecessor’s border wall. A mile or so down the line, at a section building eastward to connect with it, construction also ended. The … [Read more...] about Border Patrol Agents, the Only True Experts, Lament Wall Construction Halt

Filed Under: Securing America's Borders Tagged With: borderpatrol, CBP, immigrants, immigration

VIDEO: The Day the Sounds of Construction Died

January 29, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

Video from a site on the New Mexico border where the halt to wall construction has left a mile-wide gap By Todd Bensman as originally published on January 28, 2021 by the Center for Immigration Studies Near COLUMBUS, N.M. — In line with President Joe Biden's proclamation to end construction of the southern border wall, the heavy machinery that had built 450 miles of it under President Donald … [Read more...] about VIDEO: The Day the Sounds of Construction Died

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Migrants in Mexico Are Growing Impatient

January 29, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

Frustrated that Biden hasn't opened the border fast enough, Cubans and others talk of simply rushing over By Todd Bensman as originally published January 27, 2021 by the Center for Immigration Studies CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Hawking Spanish-language newspapers on a curbside kiosk at the mouth of the Paso del Norte International Bridge leading over to El Paso, Cuban migrant Victor Manuel … [Read more...] about Migrants in Mexico Are Growing Impatient

Filed Under: Securing America's Borders Tagged With: illegal immigration

A Final Word on the Latest Honduras Migrant Caravan, Probably

January 19, 2021 by Todd Bensman Leave a Comment

By Todd Bensman as originally published January 19, 2021 by the Center for Immigration Studies. The final sequel of the second Honduran caravan since Joe Biden won the presidential election, its modest beginnings having swelled into an angry, police-assaulting freight train of some 9,000 people, is all but written. It ended badly for the caravanners, who will not even reach … [Read more...] about A Final Word on the Latest Honduras Migrant Caravan, Probably

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