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  1. 3 hours ago

    In March, the number of Family Units apprehended at the border increased by 49 percent and the number of unaccompanied children increased by 41 percent compared to last month.

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  2. 3 hours ago

    During the month of March saw a 37 percent increase overall when compared to February, but a 203 percent increase compared to March 2017.

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    6 hours ago

    To Secure the Border and Make America Safe Again, We Need to Deploy the National Guard

    191 replies 339 retweets 1,151 likes
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    7 hours ago

    The administration announced Wednesday that will sign a proclamation to send the to the Mexico border immediately.

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    6 hours ago

    . Secretary Nielsen: "Border security is homeland security, which is national security. It's not a partisan issue. It's not something we can separate out. It's core to being a sovereign nation."

    It's Time to Act
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    Apr 3

    . has been briefed on the ongoing situation in San Bruno, CA. will support state and local officials in any way we can.

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  7. Apr 3

    Felon charged with reentry after found in Waterloo

    17 replies 67 retweets 140 likes
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  8. Apr 3

    Border Patrol agents arrest previously deported suspect

    12 replies 71 retweets 182 likes
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  9. Apr 3

    . seizes $1.9 million dollars in illegal narcotics

    22 replies 163 retweets 348 likes
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  10. Apr 3

    . Officers Stop Teenagers Allegedly Smuggling Fentanyl and Cocaine

    13 replies 69 retweets 160 likes
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    Apr 2

    Working with Mexican officials to address the yearly illegal alien caravan. Exploring all options.

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    Apr 2

    I echo demand for Congress to address outdated and dangerous immigration loopholes - the system is broken. The traffickers, TCOs and others know how to exploit our laws. We need to get smarter, tougher. We are exploring all options to protect the Homeland.

    Working with Mexican officials to address the yearly illegal alien caravan. Exploring all options.
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    Mar 31

    The U.S. Border Patrol has been clear about the need for a border wall system to secure the border. We are now moving forward thanks to the leadership of & support of Congress.

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    Mar 30

    LIVE: Acting Deputy Commissioner Ronald Vitiello briefs the media on the border wall construction.

    20 replies 74 retweets 105 likes
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    Mar 29

    JUST RELEASED: Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center report: Mass Attacks in Public Spaces 2017:

    44 replies 341 retweets 564 likes
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  16. Mar 30

    ‘Operation Matador’ Nets 24 New Arrests In Fight Against MS-13

    34 replies 195 retweets 553 likes
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    Mar 29

    Joint Operation nets 24 transnational gang members, 475 total arrests under Operation Matador

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    Mar 29

    Operation Matador, operating under the Transnational Organized Crime Initiative, was launched by ICE HSI NY along with ICE ERO.

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  19. Mar 29

    . participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. recently signed into law The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, establishing The National Vietnam War Veterans Day that will be celebrated each year on March 29

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  20. Mar 29

    Check out our latest podcast: DHS’s Adam Cole talks about his career in the .

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