{"id":2139940,"date":"2024-01-03T19:37:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T00:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-find-border-crisis-stopped-in-eagle-pass-after-cartels-halt-operations\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T19:39:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T00:39:54","slug":"house-republicans-find-border-crisis-stopped-in-eagle-pass-after-cartels-halt-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-find-border-crisis-stopped-in-eagle-pass-after-cartels-halt-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Border crisis in Eagle Pass halted as cartels cease operations, House Republicans report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-republicans-find-border-crisis-stopped-in-eagle-pass-after-cartels-halt-operations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2139940&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Illegal\u200d immigration in the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, came to a dramatic \u200chalt just \u2063before a congressional visit, highlighting the control that Mexican cartels have over the crisis, according to lawmakers. Over\u2063 60 House \u2063Republicans from various states traveled \u2062to witness the record levels \u200cof immigrants crossing the border, but\u2062 what they \u2062saw in southcentral Texas was far from\u2063 the surge\u200c captured by the media. The lawmakers were met with a calm\u2064 day on the border, a stark contrast to the previous\u2063 chaos. Representative Tony \u2064Gonzales described how just\u2062 weeks ago, thousands of people were crossing illegally under a bridge and filling up the Border Patrol \u200bprocessing \u200bfacility. \u200bHowever, on \u2062the day of the visit, the number of illegal crossings had significantly dropped.\u200b Gonzales attributed this \u2062decline to the presence of the lawmakers,\u2064 suggesting that the cartels \u200cmay\u2062 have \u200dbeen deterred\u2064 by their visit. Border Patrol \u2062agents \u200band ICE employees in\u200b Eagle Pass also reported\u200b a sharp\u200d decline in the number \u200dof immigrants crossing \u200cthe river \u200cillegally and being detained. The agents speculated that\u2063 the cartels \u2063responsible\u2063 for smuggling immigrants\u2064 may have been recovering \u200cfrom New Year&#8217;s celebrations. While Eagle Pass experienced \u200ba decrease in arrests, other parts of the border saw an increase.\u200d Despite the fluctuations, House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the gravity of\u2063 the \u2062situation, with millions of illegal encounters at the border since \u2062President Biden took\u200b office. House Homeland Security Chairman Mark \u200cGreen echoed this \u200csentiment, \u200dcalling Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-garland-says-u-s-democracy-facing-threats-from-jan-6-election-reforms-in-harvard-speech\/\" title=\"AG Garland Says U.S. Democracy Facing \u2018Threats\u2019 From Jan. 6, Election Reforms In Harvard Speech\">greatest domestic threat<\/a> to national\u2062 security. \u2062The Biden administration has not\u2064 disclosed the \u2063number \u200cof immigrants detained or released into\u2064 the\u2062 United \u2063States. The sudden decline in illegal immigration in Eagle Pass has not been addressed\u200c by\u2062 the Department of Homeland Security.  <\/p>\n<h2> How has the \u2062Biden administration\u2062 responded to the sudden halt in illegal immigration in Eagle Pass and what does it reveal about their\u200b approach to \u2064border security<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Title: Lawmakers Highlight Mexican Cartels&#8217; Control Over Illegal Immigration Crisis in Eagle Pass<\/p>\n<p>Introduction:<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 border town of Eagle Pass in \u200bTexas witnessed a sudden halt in illegal immigration just before a\u2064 visit by members of the U.S. Congress. Lawmakers\u2063 who traveled to the area to witness the border crisis were surprised to find a calm day at the border, contrasting with the media&#8217;s portrayal of a surge in illegal crossings.\u200d These Congress members believe that the Mexican cartels, responsible for the crisis, were deterred by their presence. Despite \u200bthis \u200bdecrease in illegal immigration in Eagle Pass, other parts of the border experienced an \u200cincrease. The Biden administration&#8217;s\u2062 response to these developments remains undisclosed, adding to concerns\u200d about border security.<\/p>\n<p>Illegal Immigration Situation in Eagle Pass:<\/p>\n<p>Over 60 House Republicans from various states visited Eagle Pass to witness the alarming levels of immigrants crossing the border. However, they encountered a surprising decline in illegal crossings during their trip. Representative Tony Gonzales explained how\u2063 only weeks prior, thousands of people were illegally \u200bcrossing under a bridge and \u2063overcrowding Border Patrol processing facilities. On the day of their visit, the\u2062 number of illegal crossings had significantly dropped. The lawmakers concluded\u200d that the presence of Congress members may have deterred the cartels, leading to this decline.<\/p>\n<p>Impact\u2062 on Border Patrol and ICE:<\/p>\n<p>Border Patrol agents and ICE employees based in Eagle Pass also noted a sharp decline \u2063in the number of immigrants crossing the river illegally and subsequently being detained. Speculation suggests that the cartels responsible for smuggling immigrants might have been\u2063 recovering from \u200bNew Year&#8217;s celebrations, resulting in the decline in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-recruiting-gop-senators-for-amnesty-deal\/\" title=\"Democrats Recruiting GOP Senators for Amnesty Deal\">illegal border crossings<\/a>. Although Eagle Pass experienced a decrease in arrests, other parts of the border witnessed an\u2062 increase, \u2064indicating the complex and dynamic \u2064nature of the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers Express Concerns and Criticisms:<\/p>\n<p>Despite the momentary decrease in \u2062illegal immigration, House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the gravity of the situation,\u200c highlighting the\u2064 millions of illegal encounters at \u200bthe border since President Biden assumed office. House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green\u200b echoed these concerns by referring to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as the greatest domestic threat to national security. Both lawmakers underscore the need for immediate action\u2062 to address the \u200cborder \u2063crisis and secure the nation&#8217;s borders effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Biden Administration&#8217;s Response:<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration has not disclosed the exact number of immigrants detained or released into the United States, further intensifying concerns \u2064about\u2064 transparency and accountability. Furthermore, the sudden decline in illegal immigration \u200cin Eagle Pass has \u200cnot been formally addressed by the \u2062Department of\u2064 Homeland Security. This lack of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sheila-jackson-lee-breaks-silence-over-berating-staffer-in-leaked-audio-i-expect-excellence\/\" title=\"Sheila Jackson Lee speaks out on berating staffer: 'I demand excellence'\">response \u200braises questions<\/a> \u200dabout the administration&#8217;s approach to \u2063border \u2062security and its ability to effectively address the growing crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n<p>The recent congressional visit to Eagle Pass, Texas, highlighted the control that Mexican cartels have over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-adams-cuts-police-education-budgets-to-deal-with-ongoing-illegal-immigration-crisis-pounding-nyc\/\" title=\"Eric Adams Cuts Police, Education Budgets To Deal With Ongoing Illegal Immigration Crisis Pounding NYC\">illegal immigration\u2064 crisis<\/a>. Lawmakers witnessed a \u2064surprising\u2063 decline in illegal border crossings,\u200b which they attributed\u2064 to the presence of \u2064Congress members. However, \u2062while Eagle Pass experienced a\u2063 decrease, other parts of the border observed an increase in illegal immigration. The Biden administration&#8217;s response remains undisclosed, leaving concerns about border security unresolved. As the crisis persists, it is crucial for policymakers and government officials to \u200dprioritize effective border management strategies to ensure the safety and\u200d security of the United\u200d States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Illegal immigration in Eagle Pass, Texas abruptly stopped before a congressional visit, highlighting the immense influence of Mexican cartels on the crisis. Over 60 House Republicans from 26 states and a U.S. territory journeyed to observe the situation firsthand<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2139941,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2139940","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2139940","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2139940"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2139940\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2139941"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2139940"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2139940"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2139940"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}