Facing criticism over treatment of migrants, the top Border Patrol leader in El Paso is transferred to Detroit, raising concerns.
DETROIT – The head of Border Patrol in El Paso, Texas – who drew criticism this year over conditions for migrants in his care – has been transferred to Detroit, where he will lead the federal law enforcement agency in Michigan and some other northern states.
The Detroit sector includes all of Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. The area he is responsible for has 863 miles of international border with Canada. On Friday evening, Tlaib released a statement to the Detroit Free Press, saying she was concerned about Hull's transfer to Detroit. NBC News, which first reported the news of Hull's transfer to Detroit, said Hull is known as a"law and order" Border Patrol chief, according to a Department of Homeland Security official. A New York Times report said"Hull is known among colleagues as tough and law-enforcement oriented," citing two Homeland Security officials.
While the Detroit border area does not face the type of influx seen at the southern border, it has sizable immigrant and minority communities who have expressed concern about how Border Patrol in Michigan operates. Latinos, including those who are U.S. citizens and were born in the U.S., have said they are targeted by Border Patrol.
The ACLU has expressed concern that Border Patrol in Michigan has enhanced powers that can be used to target minorities. Latinos have expressed concern about being profiled by Border Patrol in Detroit at Amtrak train stations and Greyhound bus stops."It is the policy of U.S.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Border Patrol investigating abuse allegation by migrant girl at border facilityU.S. Customs and Border Protection is investigating allegations of physical abuse of a girl in its custody at a border facility in Clint, Texas, near the Mexico border, according to a government document provided to Congress.
Consulte Mais informação »
Why Did Border Patrol Detain An 18-Year-Old U.S. Citizen For 3 Weeks?Border Patrol detained and held a Texas 18-year-old on his way to a soccer event
Consulte Mais informação »
Border Patrol boss joined Facebook page to read staff postsThe head of the U.S. Border Patrol said Wednesday that she joined a Facebook group whose members mocked migrants and lawmakers so she could read what her personnel thought about her, and said she knew little about the group. Chief Carla Provost said during a congressional subcommittee hearing in Washington
Consulte Mais informação »
Want to patrol your neighborhood and go on stakeouts? The LAPD needs 5,000 volunteersChief Michel Moore wants to dramatically beef up the LAPD's volunteer force, formed to patrol neighborhoods and deter property crimes.
Consulte Mais informação »