Biden Admin Plans to Close Small Gaps in Border Wall
Border Wall Gaps to be closed
The work will be carried out in the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego, El Centro, Yuma, Tucson, El Paso, and Del Rio sectors, CNN reported.
Border security funding allocated by Congress will be used to close small gaps in the wall and pay for environmental and clean-up projects in areas affected by barrier construction during the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced, CBS News reported.
PRESS RELEASE YUMA COUNTY SHERIFF
Yuma County, Arizona
Press Release
December 19, 2021 - 5:30 PM
Aggravated Assault
Location of Incident: Levee Road and County 8th ½ Street, Yuma AZ
On Sunday, December 19, 2021, at approximately 11:07 AM, The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired at the Colorado River in the area of Levee Road and County 8th ½ Street.
The initial investigation revealed a victim was on the bank of the Colorado River photographing activity at Morelos Dam, when an unknown black SUV was observed parking on the Mexico side of the river. While the victim was sitting down taking photos, two unknown subjects were observed getting out of the SUV and started walking toward his direction. There were then approximately two shots fired from an unknown firearm towards the victim. The subjects and vehicle departed as Border Patrol Agents approached the area. Witnesses in the area reported hearing approximately two shots fired.
The victim did not sustain any injuries. Border Patrol and Mexico authorities were notified of the incident.
This case remains under investigation at this time.
Due to the current border crisis, there has been an influx of unknown individuals along the areas of the Colorado River and the Levee Road. These individuals may be accompanied by smugglers and/or other unknown criminals.
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to be aware of your surroundings, even when in remote areas. Do not hesitate to call 911 if you find yourself in a safety concerning situation and report any endangering incidents.
Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can also visit our website at www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.
Information Released By: Tania Pavlak, Public Affairs Specialist
DHS ANNOUNCEMENT
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security announced its commitment to adopt a definition of statelessness for immigration purposes and enhance protections for stateless individuals living in the United States. Through the adoption of a standardized definition of statelessness, the Department will ensure it can recognize unique barriers encountered by stateless persons and better identify and protect such individuals.
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Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls proclaims local emergency
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Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls proclaimed a local emergency at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 due to the unprecedented numbers of migrants entering the city prior to being processed and released by Border Patrol. The influx of these undocumented persons entering the Yuma area is resulting in a humanitarian and border crisis.
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In Arizona we work on a state level to promote the awareness of and financially support the physical, emotional and economic challenges that our wounded veterans and their families face on a daily basis. We raise money through the Patriot Tour™, an annual motorcycle ride that travels with 1 flag through 48 states in 100+ days. We also raise money through community events, business donations, individual donations and local community group support. We are a recognized 501(c)(3) and all money raised in Arizona stays in Arizona and is distributed directly the veterans who are qualified by the Arizona committee. At a national and state level 100% of all donations collected are given back to the veterans in need.
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71% of Tucson voters, on November 5, 2019, rejected a sanctuary city designation for the City of Tucson, AZ.
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Border Patrol agents recently arrested 13 illegal immigrants disguised as U.S. Marines and riding in a fake military van, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Tuesday.
The illegal immigrants were clad in Marine uniforms when they were apprehended at the Campo Border Patrol Westbound I-8 checkpoint at 11 p.m. on March 14 near Pine Valley, Calif., border officials said. Two U.S. citizens in the van also were arrested.
After the suspicious white van was subjected to secondary inspection, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle and its front seat passenger were U.S. citizens who were attempting to smuggle 13 illegal immigrants into the United States. All of the vehicle's occupants wore U.S. Marine uniforms, reportedly emblazoned with the name "Perez." "This effort is an example of the lengths smugglers will go to avoid detection, and the skilled and effective police work and vigilance displayed everyday by Customs and Border Protection personnel," the agency said in a written statement.
The van used in the smuggling attempt, according to California's El Centro Border Intelligence Center, was a privately owned vehicle registered out of Yucca Valley, Calif., and was bearing stolen government plates that had been defaced. The center digit -- 0 -- was altered to read as an 8. Further research through multiple government agencies determined that the plate belonged to a one-ton cargo van registered to the U.S. Marine Corps.
The military referred inquiries back to Customs and Border Protection.The van entered into the United States via Mexicali, Mexico, and proceeded to Calexico, Calif., where the U.S. Marine uniforms were donned, according to Homeland Security today.
The Campo Border Station was constructed in June 2008 and is located roughly 28 miles east of San Diego Sector Headquarters in rural East San Diego County. It is responsible for securing approximately 13.1 linear miles of the U.S.-Mexico border and 417 square miles of surrounding territory. An estimated 7,000 vehicles pass through its two checkpoints daily, according to its website.
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NEW RECORD SET BY BORDER CROSSER'S IN FEBRUARY 2019 & HERE ARE THE NUMBERS
As you may be aware, the border between The United States and Mexico is becoming (or has been) Ground Zero in the current immigration debate and this problem is NOT going away. If we are going to continue to be The United States of America we need to maintain and enforce our ESTABLISHED borders and the laws associated with enforcing our borders.
YUMA SEES A 230% INCREASE IN ILLEGALS CROSSING THE BORDER
The Democrats in Congress and in the Senate claim that the flood of illegal border crosser's is a 'manufactured crisis' by President Trump.
The City Of Yuma lies on the border with Mexico
We keep seeing the talking heads on CNN, MSNBC, and the other liberal 'news' shows that there isn't any problem on the Southern Border. This ignorance resembles these talking heads claiming that there is oxygen in 'space' and a helmet & breathing gear is not necessary without actually visiting 'space'.
We also see the DHS buses pulling into a Walmart parking lot and discharging is 'cargo'.
This situation is not going to work nor will it be successful. There will be 'push-back'.