$4.5 billion in contracts for the border wall granted
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed on Friday that they are allocating $4.5 billion for ten new construction projects along the Southwest border. This funding marks the first application of the extensive Republican initiative known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump signed into law […]
“He Should Step Outside”: Chief Border Patrol Agent Challenges Dan Goldman to Walk the Streets of Chicago
Border Patrol Chief Confronts Violence in Chicago On Thursday, Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino took to the streets of Chicago, responding to dismissive remarks made by Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman regarding violence against federal immigration enforcement personnel. Facilities operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, have witnessed several riots […]
‘Safest border in U.S. history’: Illegal crossings at southern border fall to lowest yearly rate in more than five decades
Border Patrol Arrests Drop to Historic Low in FY 2025 The Trump administration concluded fiscal year 2025 with the fewest arrests by U.S. Border Patrol since 1970. This has been interpreted as a notable achievement, as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported the lowest monthly illegal border encounters recorded. According to preliminary statistics from […]
Border Patrol responds to JB Pritzker’s assertion of an ‘unconstitutional invasion’
On Wednesday, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino responded strongly to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s comments regarding federal law enforcement actions in Chicago, which Pritzker labeled an “unconstitutional invasion.” Bovino expressed skepticism about Pritzker’s abilities, suggesting he would struggle in a crisis while criticizing him for endangering the state’s residents and law enforcement by not addressing […]
Border apprehensions reach their lowest level since 1970 under Trump administration
Trump Administration Reports on 2025 Fiscal Year Border Patrol Numbers The Trump administration recently announced the closure of U.S. Border Patrol concerns for the 2025 fiscal year, a significant event, as it marks the first such closure since 1970. Preliminary data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) […]
Unauthorized border crossings reach their lowest point since 1970, recent data shows
Illegal Border Crossings Reach 55-Year Low In 2025, illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped to their lowest level in 55 years, although a significant portion of these attempts occurred during the last months of the Biden administration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that from October […]
Alleged leader of the Latin Kings in Chicago charged with ordering a hit on the Border Patrol chief
Gang Leader Arrested Amid Tensions in Chicago In a backdrop of rising tensions in Illinois, particularly concerning the Ice deportation initiative in Chicago, law enforcement officials have arrested Juan Espinoza Martinez, who is described as a “ranking member” of the Latin Kings. This arrest occurred on Monday, with authorities accusing him of hiring someone to […]
Accused Chicago gang leader reportedly offered payment to assassinate Border Patrol commander, according to federal authorities
Arrest Made in Alleged Threat Against Federal Officers On Monday, federal agents apprehended a suspected leader of the Latin Kings in Chicago. This individual is accused of offering cash rewards for the capture and assassination of senior immigration officials involved in “Operation Midway Blitz.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois has […]
Cartel Abducts Innocent Women Near Airport in Border City in Mexico
A group linked to the Gulf Cartel attempted to abduct three women who had just arrived in the Mexican border city of Reynosa for work. As US authorities intensify border control measures, the cartel has escalated its activities, using tactics of intimidation and lure to adapt to a changing smuggling environment. The Gulf Cartel is, […]
Chicago police instructed to disregard border patrol agents’ request for assistance amid an angry crowd of protesters
Chicago police found themselves encircled by furious protestors against ICE, and it seems that federal agents, in a tense situation, were instructed by the patrol chief to refrain from seeking help. On Saturday, a contingent of federal agents was conducting routine patrols on the city’s south side when they faced an aggressive assault from a […]