Latest "border crossing" stories

Border Patrol needlessly spent $12M at Texas facility, says government watchdog

Over five months, Customs and Border Protection paid $5.3 million for 650,000 meals that were never ordered, according to the Government Accountability Office..

By Cedar Attanasio, AP

3 years ago

Lawyers, judges push to close immigration courts amid virus

Immigration lawyers as well as unions for judges and the Homeland Security Department’s own attorneys have jointly demanded that all courts close.

3 years ago

US Border Patrol tests surveillance balloon

The trial comes as agents test hand-launched drones, which are relatively inexpensive but hampered by short battery life and weight limits.

By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press

6 years ago

Government gives glimpse of border wall prototype work

The models will be tested for the ability to withstand sustained drilling with power tools and to deter crossers with anti-climbing features.

By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press

6 years ago

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