NEW ORLEANS, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced 13 consecutive months of zero releases at the border, continuing the unprecedented trend of historically low border crossings.
"Thirteen straight months of ZERO releases at the border. Under President Donald Trump's leadership, we are delivering the most secure border in American history," said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "The days of catch and release are over. We are enforcing the nation's laws and quickly sending illegal aliens back to their home countries, ensuring the safety and sovereignty of our nation."
The ...