Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a criminal alien with a 2012 murder conviction in North Carolina during a train check 50 miles inland from the Texas-Mexico border. The man is facing prosecution for illegal re-entry after removal as a convicted felon.
Key Points
Arrest of a criminal alien with a murder conviction in North Carolina
Referral for prosecution for illegal re-entry after removal as a convicted felon
Warning reiterated about the closure of the border to illegal border crossers
Pros
Preventing a criminal with a violent history from potentially causing harm in the U.S.
Enforcing immigration laws and prosecuting those who illegally re-enter the country
Cons
Lack of specific demographic information on the criminal alien
Ongoing issue of illegal border crossings despite warnings from the Trump administration