The National Border Patrol Council, the official union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents, has thrown its full support behind former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The endorsement came during a rally in Arizona, where the union president warned of dire consequences for the country if Vice President Kamala Harris is elected, citing her handling of the border crisis. Trump, in turn, promised to continue his hardline stance on immigration and support law enforcement.
Vice President Kamala Harris defended her immigration policy during a town hall with undecided Latino voters, addressing criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. The event, hosted by Univision in Las Vegas, highlighted the importance of Latino voters in the upcoming elections and the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policy.
Starting November 2024, all non-EU travelers, including British nationals, will need to undergo biometric checks at EU borders. These new measures, implemented through the Entry-Exit System (EES), will involve facial recognition and fingerprint scans, impacting winter holiday travel to popular destinations like Greece, France, and Spain. While these changes aim to enhance border security and streamline airport processes, travelers should prepare for potential delays and ensure they have all necessary documents.
Voters attending a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Flint, Michigan, emphasized immigration as a key issue, arguing that Harris’s experience and plans are superior to former President Trump’s rhetoric and inaction. They specifically criticized Trump’s rejection of bipartisan border legislation, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to address the complex border situation.
Donald Trump’s recent rally in Michigan, ostensibly focusing on economic issues, veered sharply into anti-immigrant rhetoric. He delivered a fiery 25-minute speech riddled with unfounded claims about migrants being responsible for rampant crime, despite a backdrop of manufacturing workers. This reinforces a pattern of Trump’s campaign, heavily reliant on fearmongering and scapegoating migrants, particularly from Mexico and Central America.
Thailand is set to implement an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for travellers from 93 countries, including Singapore, currently enjoying visa-free entry. The ETA, expected to be free of charge, will require online application prior to arrival and grant a single entry for up to 60 days. This move aligns with other countries like the UK, Europe, and Japan, which have adopted similar systems to enhance border security and combat illegal immigration.
Norway is considering building a fence along its border with Russia, mirroring a similar project in Finland. This move is driven by security concerns and the desire to strengthen border control, particularly in the Arctic region. The fence would be equipped with advanced technology for monitoring and detection, enhancing border security in the face of potential threats.
ICE arrested a Venezuelan illegal immigrant charged with numerous crimes in Virginia, highlighting the agency’s frustration with sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to honor detainers and release dangerous criminals back into the community. ICE data reveals hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants with criminal convictions are roaming US streets, raising concerns about public safety.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has acknowledged the need for immigration reform, proposing stricter border security measures including fentanyl detection and more Border Patrol agents. Her plan also includes pressuring China to crack down on fentanyl precursor chemical manufacturers. Harris’s proposed actions go further than President Biden’s current asylum restrictions, aiming for a lower average daily border encounter number before asylum applications are restricted. This comes as illegal border crossings reach record levels, exceeding 10 million since Biden’s presidency began. The ongoing debate on immigration is intensifying, with Harris criticizing Donald Trump for his efforts to block a bipartisan border funding deal and Trump questioning Harris’s inaction on border issues during her time as Vice President.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to the border in Arizona, a key battleground state, has drawn fire from House Republicans who accuse her of prioritizing optics over results. They blame the Biden administration for the ongoing migrant crisis and point to Harris’ handling of the border as a key issue in the upcoming election.
