Coast Guard Repatriates 23 Migrants from 3 Interdictions to Cuba
“We have seen an 80% increase in migration activity since January, relative to recent years," said Capt. Adam Chamie, commander of Coast Guard Sector Key West. Keep Reading
Border Patrol Rescues Pregnant Unaccompanied Migrant Child
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Biden Unveils Picks to Lead CBP and USCIS, Along with a No. 2 for DHS
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