Border Patrol Union criticizes Biden Admin for alerting illegal immigrants about enforcement operation.

Border Patrol Union Slams DHS Press Release on Illegal Immigrants

The Biden administration’s press release announcing a “targeted enforcement operation” has been criticized by the Border Patrol’s union, who called it a “sad joke” and warned that it will aid dangerous illegal immigrants. The union tweeted on Tuesday, “Nothing like publicly announcing that dangerous people will be arrested, while warning them ahead of time exactly where to run and hide to avoid arrest. This entire operation is a sad joke—another pandering PR stunt. Serious law enforcement leaders don’t behave this way.”

Department of Homeland Security Press Release

The union was responding to a Department of Homeland Security press release that said immigration agents will “conduct a targeted enforcement operation in El Paso, Texas,” where they will “process individuals for vetting and placement into Title 42 expulsion or Title 8 removal proceedings.” That decision comes during an enormous migrant surge on the border between El Paso and Juárez, Mexico. In just 72 hours, the El Paso port of entry has seen “over 26,000 apprehensions and over 7,000 ‘gotaways,'” Fox News reported.

Border Crisis Worsens

El Paso’s surge is part of the larger border crisis that has only worsened since President Joe Biden announced the end of Title 42, the Trump-era rule that expedites illegal immigrant expulsions. Already-high illegal immigration has skyrocketed in the last few months, with the Border Patrol reporting 162,317 migrant encounters in March alone and with “long lines of migrants” amassing in recent days at the border city of Tijuana. Even though Homeland Security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has admitted that ending Title 42 will “strain our workforce, our communities, and our entire system,” the administration still plans to end the policy on Thursday at midnight.

Criticism of DHS Press Release

The Border Patrol union was not alone in criticizing the DHS press release. Fox News national correspondent Bill Melugin said the release is “puzzling,” as it “essentially gives these evaders/gotaways a heads-up that [DHS agents] are coming.” Melugin is “already hearing from frustrated Border Patrol agents saying the operation will now be worthless,” he tweeted Monday.

What’s Next?

The situation at the border remains a contentious issue, with no clear solution in sight. As the Biden administration continues to navigate this crisis, it remains to be seen what steps will be taken to address the concerns of both law enforcement and those seeking refuge in the United States.

• Key Takeaways:
• The Border Patrol’s union criticized the Biden administration’s press release announcing a “targeted enforcement operation.”
• The DHS press release warned illegal immigrants of the operation and where to hide, leading to criticism from law enforcement officials.
• The border crisis has worsened since the end of Title 42, with high levels of illegal immigration and long lines of migrants at the border.
• The situation remains contentious, with no clear solution in sight.