FIRST ON FOX: Republican lawmakers are in search of solutions from the Biden administration about what motion is being taken in opposition to unlawful immigrants who assault Border Patrol brokers, as officers report a “important rise” in assaults.
Lawmakers, led by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., wrote to Lawyer Normal Merrick Garland and appearing Customs and Border Safety (CBP) Commissioner Troy Miller asking about unlawful immigrants who assault brokers in an effort to evade seize.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT BITES BORDER PATROL AGENT IN THE FACE AMID ‘SIGNIFICANT RISE’ OF ATTACKS ON CBP
“In FY23, CBP reported that 610 brokers had been assaulted, whereas in FY24 a minimum of 413 brokers had been assaulted. Although these incidents primarily contain bodily assault, CBP brokers additionally endure a big proportion of assaults by different means, together with via the usage of projectiles, automobiles, and firearms,” they are saying.
As seen from an aerial view, Texas Nationwide Guard troops watch over greater than 1,000 immigrants who had crossed the Rio Grande in a single day from Mexico on Dec. 18, 2023 in Eagle Go, Texas. (John Moore/Getty Pictures)
In August, Border Patrol within the El Paso Sector of Texas warned that it has seen a “important rise in assaults on Border Patrol Brokers lately.”
That was highlighted final month when an unlawful immigrant bit a Border Patrol agent within the face after being encountered coming throughout from Mexico.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: FENCE-CUTTING MIGRANTS BUSTED BY FEDSÂ
Whereas the attacker on this occasion was prosecuted, it has fueled issues from the lawmakers that unlawful immigrants aren’t being prosecuted sufficiently. They cite media experiences that assaults have turn into a daily incidence.
“Although this incident was considerably outlandish within the mode of assault, CBP brokers have acknowledged they expertise assaults like this virtually each night time whereas on responsibility, together with getting rushed by massive teams of unlawful aliens suddenly, lots of whom will punch and kick the outnumbered brokers,” they are saying.
The Republicans additionally say that statements from brokers contradict claims that “CBP is working intently with the Division of Justice (DOJ) to carry these felony unlawful aliens accountable.”
The lawmakers are asking for the variety of unlawful immigrants CBP has referred to the Division of Justice for assault and what number of of these have been charged.
They’re additionally asking whether or not CBP reached out to DOJ to debate why an unlawful immigrant isn’t charged with assault, and whether or not the brokers themselves are contacted. In addition they wish to know what number of unlawful immigrants who’ve assaulted brokers have been launched into the U.S. and the kinds of assist they provide to brokers who’ve been assaulted. CBP says it responds to congressional inquiries via official channels.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits the U.S.-Mexico border with U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John Modlin, proper, in Douglas, Arizona, on Sept. 27, 2024. (REBECCA NOBLE/AFP through Getty Pictures)
The letter comes amid intense scrutiny of the southern border and the best way it has been dealt with by the Biden administration. It comes after a large inflow of unlawful immigration that has dropped sharply since June, when President Biden signed an order limiting releases into the U.S.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The Harris and Trump campaigns have fought over who’s one of the best candidate to deal with the disaster. The Trump marketing campaign has sought to pin the 2021-2024 disaster on Vice President Kamala Harris and her position within the administration, whereas the Harris marketing campaign has attacked former President Donald Trump for rejecting a bipartisan border safety invoice launched earlier this 12 months, however that has failed to choose up Republican assist.
Get the most recent updates on the continued border disaster from the Fox Information Digital immigration hub.
