Enforcing U.S. Immigration Laws In Texas And California

The U.S. Coast Guard reported it conducted flights transporting illegal aliens to designated sites in California and Texas in support of operations in adherence with its mission of enforcing the immigration laws of the United States and in accordance with President Trump’s executive orders.

The flight operations are being led by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in California and the Coast Guard is coordinating multiple units to support sections of the Department of Homeland Security in its role as lead agency in the operation.

During these ongoing operations, the Coast Guard is detecting, deterring, and interdicting aliens, drug smugglers, and individuals intent on terrorism or other types of hostile activities before they reach the U.S. border.

The Coast Guard is continuing to surge assets and personnel from around the country to increase its presence in key areas as it carries out its directive to secure the borders of the United States. Units are being mobilized from Air Stations Elizabeth City, Kodiak, Sacramento, San Diego, and Hawaii.

The Guard is also apprehending those attempting to enter the country via maritime approaches. Those interdicted at sea are turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol to be processed for removal.

The Coast Guard’s role in this operation is to assist with the transport of aliens to specified locations in Texas and California. There, the Department of Defense will transport those individuals to international destinations for repatriation.

FMI:  www.news.uscg.mil/