----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BORDER PATROL CHECKPOINTS AND BORDER CROSSINGSBORDER LINES -NM/MEXICONote: Mexpro, Wikipedia are two resources used here; warning-Mexpro might be a pro-immigrant, Mexican illegal immigrant, migrant and two-way travel supporter that goes beyond just day worker and travel, but could lean toward giving illegal immigrants favors. Other resources are border protection government, ICE, and NM Authority websites.Where does New Mexico meet Mexico at the border?Chihuahua in Mexico, western half of southern New Mexico.How many crossings into New Mexico?Three border crossingsWhere are they?New Mexico Border Crossings1)Antelope Wells-El Berrendo Location: Antelope Wells, New Mexico/El Berrendo, Chihuahua Access: NM 81/Carretera El Berrendo-Janos Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday. ... 2)Columbus-Puerto Palomas Location: Columbus, New Mexico/Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua Access: NM 11/Calzada 5 de Mayo ...3) Santa Teresa-San Jerónimo Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico/San Jerónimo, Chihuahua ...Las Cruces Sun News2019/08/05 Border Patrol Checkpoints Reopen in New Mexicohttps://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2019/08/05/border-patrol-checkpoints-reopen-new-mexico/1920977001/Border Crossing Locations in southern New MexicoCBP dot govhttps //www cbp gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/enrollment-centers/new-mexicoMexpro dot com2017/08/21 Posted August 21, 2017 by Roxanna Brock McDade & filed under Border Crossing. https //www mexpro com/blog/cross-new-mexicomexican-border/Excerpt: There are only three border crossings into Mexico from New Mexico, and all cross into the Mexico state of Chihuahua in the western half of the state.Antelope Wells-El BerrendoMexico border signLocation: Antelope Wells, New Mexico/El Berrendo, ChihuahuaAccess: NM 81/Carretera El Berrendo-JanosHours: 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday.Minor Crossing: (The least visited US/Mexico border crossing.)Non-commercial, no trucks.Columbus-Puerto PalomasLocation: Columbus, New Mexico/Puerto Palomas, ChihuahuaAccess: NM 11/Calzada 5 de MayoHours: Open 24 hoursMajor Crossing:Banjercito open 8:00 a.m. to midnight, seven days a weekSanta Teresa-San JerónimoLocation: Santa Teresa, New Mexico/San Jerónimo, ChihuahuaAccess: NM 136 (Pete Domenici Boulevard)/Carretera Samalayuca el OasisHours: 6:00 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.Mid-size Crossing:Claims the shortest lines on the border.Alternate route to using the El Paso/Juarez crossingsLimited Truck hours.Banjercito location.SAGARPA/SENASICA inspection for agricultural equipmenthttps //www mexpro com/blog/cross-new-mexicomexican-border/[re-extracted from Internet on 2021/06/27]STATESCaliforniaCBP2020/09/28 Border Patrol Agents Arrested Three Convicted Sex Offenders over the Weekend in Three Separate Events [Release Date: September 28, 2020]https //www cbp gov/newsroom/local-media-release/border-patrol-agents-arrested-three-convicted-sex-offenders-overEast Bay Times2021/03/04 13 people were killed in horrific crash after entering California through hole in Mexico border fencehttps //www eastbaytimes com/2021/03/04/13-people-were-killed-in-horrific-crash-after-entering-california-through-hole-in-mexico-border-fence-officials-say/NBC San Diego2020/05/19 Border Patrol ICE fly deportees to Mexico city citing covid concerns. By Eric S. Page.https //www nbcsandiego com/news/local/border-patrol-ice-fly-deportees-to-mexico-city-citing-covid-concerns/2328765/NBC San Diego2021/03/03 Federal authorities launch human smuggling investigation after deadly California crashTen of the 13 people who were killed were Mexican nationals, officials said. By Wilson Wonghttps //www nbcnews com/news/us-news/federal-authorities-launch-human-smuggling-investigation-deadly-california-crash-n1259436San Diego Union Tribune2021/03/10 Mexican migrants in the U.S. sent more money home in 2020 to keep families afloat.By Wendy Fry.https //www sandiegouniontribune com/news/border-baja-california/story/2021-03-10/mexican-migrants-remittancesTimes of San Diego2016/06/06 suspected human smuggler caught 3 mexican nationalshttps://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2016/06/06/suspected-human-smuggler-caught-3-mexican-nationals/2021/02/22 16 arrested during brazen smuggling attempt high speed chasehttps://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2021/02/22/16-arrested-duringNew Mexico moved to https://www.policefactor.net (Police Factor-New Mexico)Albuq. Jrnl2019/03/25 Border patrol closes highway checkpoints in New Mexicohttps //www abqjournal com/1296117/border-patrol-closes-highway-checkpoints-in-new-mexico htmlThe Blaze dot com2021/06/07 New Mexico rancher says property is 'under siege,' details how illegal immigration is poisoning livestock and driving cattle away from food. By Chris Field.https //www theblaze com/news/new-mexico-rancher-illegal-immigration-killing-cattleDeming Headlight2019/02/08 Area Rancher shares experience along SW NM borderhttps://www.demingheadlight.com/story/news/2019/02/08/area-rancher-shares-experience-along-southwestern-new-mexico-border/2801165002/Excerpt: Russell Johnson, whose ranch borders Mexico, said he has dealt with break-ins, litter, theft and damage to his property and livestock from trespassing immigrantshttps://www.demingheadlight.com/story/news/2019/02/08/area-rancher-shares-experience-along-southwestern-new-mexico-border/2801165002/El Paso Times2019/11/04)Sunland Park [NM] Shooting border patrol agent involved https //www elpasotimes com/story/news/2019/11/04/sunland-park-shooting-border-patrol-agent-involved-nm/4155120002/KOB(2019/01/27) New Mexico ranchers frustrated with situation along U.S.-Mexico border. By Chris Ramirez https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/new-mexico-ranchers-frustrated-with-situation-along-us-mexico-border/5220568/KVIA2019/04/15) Video: trial for man accused of kidnapping off duty border agent beginshttps //www kvia com/news/new-mexico/trial-for-man-accused-of-kidnapping-off-duty-border-agent-begins/1069171202Law Officer dot com2017/06/11) Border patrol agent kidnapped and tortured in New Mexicohttps //lawofficer com/news/border-patrol-agent-kidnapped-and-tortured-in-new-mexico/LC Sun2020/04/17 U.S. to temporarily close border crossing in New Mexico amid coronavirushttps //www lcsun-news com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2020/04/17/amid-coronavirus-u-s-temporarily-closing-new-mexico-border-crossing/5155545002/Police One2017/06/21 2 arrested in off duty NM border agent attack: Agent Lorenzo Hernandez said the suspects, who asked for a ride, pulled out weapons and instructed Hernandez to follow their orders. By Carlos Andres Lopez.https //www policeone com/border-patrol/articles/374294006-2-arrested-in-off-duty-NM-border-agent-attack/Washington Examiner2019/07/23 US general cartels are using migrants to distract from drug smuggling at the border. By Russ Read.https //www washingtonexaminer com/policy/defense-national-security/us-general-cartels-are-using-migrants-to-distract-from-drug-smuggling-at-the-borderWashington Times2019/05/27 First-ever private border wall built in New MexicoHalf-mile section to close 'gap' in Border Patrol's fencehttps //www washingtontimes com/news/2019/may/27/first-ever-private-border-wall-built-new-mexicoEl Paso Times dot com2021/03/12 CBP arrests 22 fugitives El Paso West Texas New Mexico ports entry. By Aaron Martinezhttps://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/crime/2021/03/12/cbp-arrests-22-fugitives-el-paso-west-texas-new-mexico-ports-entry/4673565001/VOA News2017 The US-Mexico Border: A Dangerous Place With or Without a Wall. By Ramon Taylorhttps://www.voanews.com/usa/us-mexico-border-dangerous-place-or-without-wallBut while border-related crime is down in southern California, where large sections of the Bush-era fence are in place, Murphy says migration has only moved eastward into Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. And he doesn’t foresee any wall stopping criminals from entering. “They’re getting a little bit more creative. Now they’re using boats to get up the coast. They are trying to bring it in through 18-wheelers and tractor trailers,” Murphy said.TexasForbes2016/06/17 Mexican nationals are transforming San Antoniohttps://www.forbes.com/sites/scottbeyer/2016/06/17/mexican-nationals-are-transforming-san-antonio/?sh=43a14dcdab6dFox News2021/03/15 Texas members of Congress demand lawsuit against Biden for border 'crisis'. By Marisa Schultz.Lawmakers want AG Ken Paxton to sue to ensure people caught crossing illegally during the pandemic are turned awayhttps //www foxnews com/politics/texas-members-of-congress-demand-lawsuit-against-biden-for-border-crisisTexas Governor for Trump-Style Border MeasuresKLTV2021/06/24 Texas governor leads GOP push for Trump-style border measures. By AP.https://www.kltv.com/2021/06/24/texas-governor-leads-gop-push-trump-style-border-measures/Texas Ranchers Struggle with Illegal ImmigrantsLaw Enforcement Today2021/05/28 What’s really happening at the border: Texas ranchers struggle as encounters with illegal immigrants increase. By Scott A. Davis.https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/border-crisis-texas-ranchers-struggle-as-encounters-with-illegal-immigrants-increase/Texas and Arizona Governors ask for Police from other StatesWestern Journal2021/06/11 Texas and Arizona Governors Ask Other States to Send Police to Border as Crisis Rages. By Kipp Joneshttps://www.westernjournal.com/texas-arizona-governors-ask-states-send-police-border-crisis-rages/Families (Immigrants) Streaming into USAFox News2021/10/08 Fox News' Bill Melugin, crew capture cartel gunfire into US: 'This was remarkable'. Bill Melugin witnessed hundreds of family units being smuggled into America. By Amy Nelson https://www.foxnews.com/media/melugin-crew-drug-cartel-gunfire-us-mexico-borderCartel Gunfire into USAFox News2021/10/08 Fox News' Bill Melugin, crew capture cartel gunfire into US: 'This was remarkable'Bill Melugin witnessed hundreds of family units being smuggled into America.https://www.foxnews.com/media/melugin-crew-drug-cartel-gunfire-us-mexico-borderWebsites/Agencies Border IssuesThe Conversation2019/05/05 Nixon and Reagan tried closing the border to pressure Mexico – here’s what happened. By Ailleen Teaguehttps://theconversation.com/nixon-and-reagan-tried-closing-the-border-to-pressure-mexico-heres-what-happened-114956Global Security dot org note from Police Factor: excellent overview, gets us right into a wide range of border issues fastForeign relations US borderhttps://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/mexico/foreign-relations-us-border.htmMexpro note from Police Factor: this is being added as an addition to our knowledge of NM borders in general(2017/08/21) Where to Cross the New Mexico/Mexican BorderPosted August 21, 2017 by Roxanna Brock McDade & filed under Border Crossing.https://www.mexpro.com/blog/cross-new-mexicomexican-borderExcerpt: There are only three border crossings into Mexico from New Mexico, and all cross into the Mexico state of Chihuahua in the western half of the state. If it’s important to you to be able to get to the border quickly and get on your way to your Mexico destination, it may be worth your while to know what roads to take (both going north and south), what services are available and how busy the crossing. Save time by getting the low-down from Mexpro.https //www mexpro com/blog/cross-new-mexicomexican-borderNew Mexico Border Authorityhttp://www.nmborder.com/Excerpt: The New Mexico Border Authority is an executive branch state agency that provides leadership in the development of the state's international ports of entry as well as serving as the Governor's advisor and point of contact for those interested in opportunities at the ports of entry. This agency also facilitates new infrastructure, trade opportunities, job opportunities, job training capabilities and many other activities that contribute to development of a productive economy along the New Mexico borderhttp //www nmborder com/US Border Patrol dot com: private website, not associated with government also see New Mexico gangs sectionhttp //www usborderpatrol com/Border_Patrol90 htmBORDER AGENT INCIDENT Lorenzo HernandezKVIA(2019/04/15) Video: trial for man accused of kidnapping off duty border agent beginshttps //www kvia com/news/new-mexico/trial-for-man-accused-of-kidnapping-off-duty-border-agent-begins/1069171202Law Officer dot com(2017/06/11) Border patrol agent kidnapped and tortured in New Mexicohttps //lawofficer com/news/border-patrol-agent-kidnapped-and-tortured-in-new-mexico/Police One(2017/06/21) 2 arrested in off duty NM border agent attack: Agent Lorenzo Hernandez said the suspects, who asked for a ride, pulled out weapons and instructed Hernandez to follow their orders. By Carlos Andres Lopez.https //www policeone com/border-patrol/articles/374294006-2-arrested-in-off-duty-NM-border-agent-attack/MIGRANT DEATHS ALONG BORDERSouthern Border dot orgDeaths by border patrolhttps //www southernborder org/deaths_by_border_patrolWikipediaMigrant deaths along the Mexico US borderhttps //en wikipedia org/wiki/Migrant_deaths_along_the_Mexico–United_States_borderBORDER AND NATIVE AMERICANS ie, Tohono O'odham and Baboquivari PeakNPR2017/02/23 Border Wall Would Cut Across Land Sacred To Native Tribe. By Laurel Morales https://www.npr.org/2017/02/23/516477313/border-wall-would-cut-across-land-sacred-to-native-tribeExcerpt: The Tohono O'odham people believe their creator lives in the holiest of rocks, President Trump's wall would cut across this mountain range — as well as sacred burial ground. Jose says they're not asking the Trump administration to get out. The tribe is asking them to collaborate.https //www npr org/2017/02/23/516477313/border-wall-would-cut-across-land-sacred-to-native-tribeThe WallCBSN Originals explores the U.S.-Mexico border in "The Wall"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dZ1Y52QyKEA Native American tribe could be divided if the U.S. government builds a wall along the southern border. CBS News' Mireya Villarreal went to the border for her CBSN Originals documentary, "The Wall: A Nation Divided."The Tribal College Journal orghttps //tribalcollegejournal org/borderline-indigenous-communities-international-frontierGUNSPBS2019/07/02 The flow of guns from the U.S. to Mexico is getting lost in the border debate. Gabriela Martinezhttps //www pbs org/newshour/politics/the-flow-of-guns-from-the-u-s-to-mexico-is-geting-lost-in--border-debateOnce the guns are purchased, traffickers face the next challenge: smuggling them across the border without getting caught. But traffickers have ways to surmount this obstacle as well.MEXICAN TRICKSMexicans Abusing American System, Avoiding Laws, Evading, etc.City Journal-2005/Autumn Mexico’s Undiplomatic Diplomatshttps //www city-journal org/html/mexico%E2%80%99s-undiplomatic-diplomats-12891 htmlDRONESAirspace mag dot com2020/06 How Many Drones Are Smuggling Drugs Across the U.S. Southern Border?Answer: Nobody knows. By Tim Wrighthttps://www.airspacemag.com/flight-today/narcodrones-180974934/The Debriefhttps://thedebrief.org/cartels-are-using-narco-drones-to-smuggle-drugs-across-us-border/Drone DJ2020/05/05--https //dronedj com/2020/05/05/drones-try-to-smuggle-over-300k-in-drugs-across-us-border/DARIEN GAP ‘PIPELINE’CBN Newshttps //www1 cbn com/cbnnews/us/2021/march/news-confronts-hostile-smugglers-at-dangerous-point-on-central-americas-human-pipelineCIS dot orghttps //cis org/Bensman/Congressman-and-Journalists-Report-Historic-Surge-ExtraContinental-Migrants-Now-PouringNews Max2021/09/27 Rep. Tiffany to Newsmax: Criminal Activity Among Unvetted Afghans 'Predictable'. By Sandy Fitzgeraldhttps //www newsmax com/politics/tom-tiffany-afghanistan-refugees-crime/2021/09/27/id/1038032/Sara Carter2021/06/11 GOP lawmaker visits Darien Gap ‘pipeline’ that pumps tens of thousands of migrants to southern border. By Jenny Goldsberryhttps //saraacarter com/gop-lawmaker-visits-darien-gap-pipeline-that-pumps-tens-of-thousands-of-migrants-to-southern-border/Washingon Examiner2021/06/15 Harris needs to visit horrifying Darien Gap to see true migrant pipeline, congressman saysby Tori Richards, Investigative Reporterhttps //www washingtonexaminer com/news/harris-visit-darien-gap-migrant-pipelineSANCTUARY/ANTI-SANCTUARY CITIES Definition of “Sanctuary CIty” See Borders/TermsSanctuary CitiesCIS2021/03/22 Map: Sanctuary Cities, Counties, and States By Jessica M. Vaughan and Bryan Griffith https://cis.org/Map-Sanctuary-Cities-Counties-and-StatesExcerpt: The sanctuary jurisdictions are listed below. These cities, counties, and states have laws, ordinances, regulations, resolutions, policies, or other practices that obstruct immigration enforcement and shield criminals from ICE — either by refusing to or prohibiting agencies from complying with ICE detainers, imposing unreasonable conditions on detainer acceptance, denying ICE access to interview incarcerated aliens, or otherwise impeding communication or information exchanges between their personnel and federal immigration officers.A detainer is the primary tool used by ICE to gain custody of criminal aliens for deportation. It is a notice to another law enforcement agency that ICE intends to assume custody of an alien and includes information on the alien's previous criminal history, immigration violations, and potential threat to public safety or security.https://cis.org/Map-Sanctuary-Cities-Counties-and-StatesAmerica’s Voice2019 What is a Sanctuary Cityhttps://americasvoice.org/blog/what-is-a-sanctuary-city/“Sanctuary cities” is actually a misnomer. While many Americans believe that it refers to a city that doesn’t prosecute immigrants, so-called “sanctuary cities” actually refer to something far more specific.There’s no single definition of what is a sanctuary city, but generally speaking, it’s a city (or a county, or a state) that limits its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agents in order to protect low-priority immigrants from deportation, while still turning over those who have committed serious crimes. This is why we prefer the term “safe cities”.https://americasvoice.org/blog/what-is-a-sanctuary-city/[Extracted from Internet 2021/10/19]FAIRUS10 of the Largest Sanctuary Cities in the United Stateshttps://www.fairus.org/issue/sanctuary-policies/10-largest-sanctuary-cities-united-statesExcerpt: Although they have existed since the 1970s, the number of cities adopting “sanctuary policies” has risen dramatically over the last few decades. A sanctuary policy can encompass varying measures adopted by a city that to some degree limit participation in federal immigration enforcement efforts and interfere with federal agents’ fulfillment of their duties. These policies can range from prohibiting local police from inquiring about immigration status to refusing to honor requests (detainers) from federal immigration authorities to hold criminal aliens until those officials can assume custody. By refusing to cooperate with the arrest of criminal aliens, or those deemed to be deportable, these jurisdictions not only undermine federal law but potentially endanger the residents whom they are sworn to protect. There are approximately 600 sanctuary jurisdictions of differing sizes across the country. The list below identifies some of the largest sanctuary cities. Each has a population of over 700,000 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates for 2019.https://www.fairus.org/issue/sanctuary-policies/10-largest-sanctuary-cities-united-states[Extracted from Internet 2021/10/19]Anti-Sanctuary StatesTexasTexas Tribune2017/05/08 Things to know about sanctuary cities lawhttps://www.texastribune.org/2017/05/08/5-things-know-about-sanctuary-cities-law/MontanaFAIRUSMontana passes anti-sanctuary billhttps://www.fairus.org/legislation/state-and-local-legislation/sanctuary-policies/montana-passes-anti-sanctuary-billCHURCHES - CATHOLIC - HELPING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, ALIENSThe Spectrum2018/04/04 Caravans, churches and criminal sanctuaries. Michelle Malkinhttps //www thespectrum com/story/opinion/2018/04/04/malkin-caravans-churches-and-criminal-sanctuaries/487800002/Excerpt: But the parade of immigration lawlessness marches on -- with reckless aiding and abetting by churches across the U.S….When they're not serving as human traffickers masquerading as human rights activists, these travel agents for amnesty busy themselves constructing shelters along their illicit pathways that span the globe. Catholic groups have sponsored and subsidized such nation-sabotaging campaigns for decades.The Vatican itself donated at least $20,000 in 2009 to erect a shelter for Central American illegal aliens sneaking through Ixtepec, Mexico, where they hopped on freight trains into our country. Some groups mentioned in article: Pueblo Sin FronterasThe VaticanCatholic ExtensionJesuit-affiliated St. Joseph Catholic Church of Seattlethe Fourth Universalist Society of New YorkSpringfield, Massachusetts, the South Congregational ChurchLas Vegas, the incoming Catholic Bishop George Leo Thomas choing the left-wing U.S. Conference on Catholic Bishops, Thomas pledged to support and advocate for the so-called illegal alien Dreamers and welcome them into the church.https //www thespectrum com/story/opinion/2018/04/04/malkin-caravans-churches-and-criminal-sanctuaries/487800002/CARTEL HIGH TECH BRIDGES BORDERS, PUBLIC SAFETY NETSSofRep2016 How Mexican Cartels are winning tech warhttps://sofrep.com/news/mexican-cartels-winning-it-war/GOP 10 POINT PLAN TO END BORDER CRISISFox News2021/10/06 GOP governors unveil 10-point plan to end border crisis, urging Biden to act Texas Gov. Abbott says Biden 'has caused a humanitarian crisis and chaos on our border'. By Adam Shaw.https //www foxnews com/politics/gop-governors-10-point-plan-biden-end-border-crisisLayout of 10 Point PlanWashington Examiner2021/10/06 Republican governors unveil 10-point plan for ending border crisisby Anna Giaritelli,https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/republican-governors-unveil-10-point-plan-crisis-texas-borderGovernors Involved - GOP 10 Point Plan to Secure BordersAbbott, Doug Ducey of Arizona, Brian Kemp of Georgia, Brad Little of Idaho, Kim Reynolds of Iowa, Greg Gianforte of Montana, Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, Mike DeWine of Ohio, Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, and Mark Gordon of Wyoming — laid out a plan to reinstate many of former President Donald Trump’s immigration and border strategies. The policies would “restore security and end the crisis,” according to a copy of a document shared with the Washington Examiner before the press conference.PlanThe governors' full Joint Policy Framework on the Border Crisis is copied below:•Continue Title 42 public health restrictions: The Biden Administration should continue to invoke Title 42 to refuse entry to individuals coming into the country due to the COVID-19 public health risk, which was initially issued by the previous administration. Title 42 currently expels approximately 44% of apprehensions. In July, more than 18% of migrant families and 20% of unaccompanied minors tested positive for COVID-19 upon being released from Border Patrol custody. Reports estimate that the Biden Administration has placed approximately 40,000 COVID-19 positive migrants into American cities.•Dedicate federal resources to eradicate human trafficking and drug trafficking: Due to the rapid increase of cartel activity, the Biden Administration should dedicate additional resources to eradicate the surge in human trafficking and drug trafficking, arrest offenders, support victims, and get dangerous drugs—like fentanyl and methamphetamine—off our streets.•Resume the deportation of all criminals: The Biden Administration should enforce all deportation laws of criminally convicted illegal aliens. Upon taking office, President Biden issued an Executive Order ordering the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to prioritize only the deportation of aggravated felons, gang members, or terrorists, leaving other criminals to remain in the United States.•Re-enter all agreements with our Northern Triangle partners and Mexico: President Biden should re-enter the prior administration’s agreement with the Northern Triangle countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) and Mexico. The countries agreed to enforce their respective borders, fix their asylum systems, and receive migrants seeking asylum before they journey north to the United States. Upon taking office, President Biden issued an Executive Order terminating the agreements.•Provide notice and transparency to states on unaccompanied minors and migrants: The Biden Administration should instruct the Office of Refugee Resettlement to notify states when the federal government is transporting migrants who will be reliant upon their state’s social safety net. Currently, an unknown number of migrants, including unaccompanied minor children, are being secretly transported into states without notice to those who will ultimately have to provide resources to them, such as healthcare, education, benefits, and more.•Send a clear message to potential migrants: President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Biden Administration officials at every level should state clearly and unequivocally that our country’s borders are not open and that migrants seeking economic opportunity should not attempt to abuse or misuse the asylum process. Prior to and after taking office, President Biden blatantly encouraged illegal immigrants to come to the United States.•Deploy more federal law enforcement officers and National Guard troops: Due to overwhelming needs at the border, the Biden Administration should deploy more and provide greater resources to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. In line with the prior four presidents who deployed National Guard troops to the border, the Biden Administration should request additional military assistance and invoke Title X to reimburse states for their troops serving at the border. Due to a lack of federal resources, Arizona and Texas have had to initiate an Emergency Management Assistance Compact to request law enforcement resources directly from states, receiving offers from eight states, to arrest and detain illegal trespassers. •End catch and release and clear the judicial backlog: The Biden Administration should end the Obama-era policy of catching and releasing apprehended migrants into U.S. cities along the South Texas border, leaving illegal immigrants paroled and able to travel anywhere in the country. In addition, the Biden Administration should dedicate additional judges and resources to our U.S. immigration courts to end the growing backlog and expedite court appearances for illegal migrants. Reports indicate backlogged cases total more than 1 million, the most ever. Upon taking office, President Biden issued an Executive Order reinstating catch and release policies that incentivize illegal immigration and make deportation laws difficult to enforce. Fully reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols: The Biden Administration should comply with recent federal court rulings and fully reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) established by the prior administration, which require asylum seekers to return to Mexico to await their court hearing outside of the United States, serving as a deterrent to cross. Upon taking office, President Biden issued a directive to terminate the MPP, and although litigation may continue, the Biden Administration should halt any attempts to appeal and fully reinstate the policyFinish securing the border: The Biden Administration should reopen construction contracts to continue building the border wall and invest in infrastructure and technology, such as lights, sensors, or access roads, to complete the border security system. Upon taking office, President Biden terminated the national emergency at the border, stopped all border construction, and redirected funds to build the wall.ScoutsNo More Deaths2019/08/18 Analysis: Cartel scout cases show potential future of border-aid prosecutionsAUGUST 18, 2019by Curt Prendergast Arizona Daily Star2019/08/18--https://nomoredeaths.org/analysis-cartel-scout-cases-show-potential-future-of-border-aid-prosecutions/KJZZ dot org2016/09/27 US Targeting Mexico's Cartel ScoutsBy Michel Marizco. September 27, 20162016/09/27--https://kjzz.org/content/10430/us-targeting-mexicos-cartel-scoutsNews Max2014/06/21 Sheriff: Drug Cartel 'Scouts' Rampant in Arizonahttps://www.newsmax.com/US/arizona-drug-cartel-scouts/2014/06/21/id/578472/Tucson dot com2020/08/01 Analysis: Cartel scout cases show potential future of border-aid prosecutionsCurt Prendergast https://tucson.com/news/local/analysis-cartel-scout-cases-show-potential-future-of-border-aid-prosecutions/article_44e24f85-f731-5e14-8b2a-921258a54857.htmlUpdates: 2022/05/28 corrected excess bold; 2022/03/20 Scouts added; 2022/03//18-20 page started Borders-States, at least temporarily includes scouts