delta22 Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 move by the Obama administration to close nine Border Patrol stations over four states has spurred outrage from local officials, members of Congress — even Border Patrol agents. Though the affected stations are scattered throughout northern and central Texas, and three other states, critics say closing them will undercut anti-immigration efforts in busy areas north of the U.S.-Mexico border, Fox News reports. The stations are being targeted for closure so U.S. Customs and Border Protection can reassign agents to busier areas closer to the border. One of the affected stations is in Riverside, Calif., just outside Los Angeles. “These deactivations are consistent with the strategic goal of securing America's borders, and our objective of increasing and sustaining the certainty of arrest of those trying to enter our country illegally,” Bill Brooks, CBP spokesman, told Fox News in a statement. “By redeploying and reallocating resources at or near the border, CBP will maximize the effectiveness of its enforcement mandate and align our investments with our mission.” One Border Patrol supervisor in Texas, however, has asked local officers to “voice your concerns” to elected officials, since the closures would remove agents from the Texas Panhandle. Several members of Congress have asked Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher to reconsider the plan. Local officials also are fretting over what will happen once the Border Patrol leaves town, since they rely on those federal officials to assist with immigration arrests. “It could impact us tremendously, since we've only got two agents up here now for 26 counties," Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas told Fox. Potter County, in the Texas Panhandle, would be affected by the planned closure of the Amarillo station. While his area is far from the border, Thomas called it a major corridor for illegal immigrants. His office depends on the Border Patrol for help. “I can't hold a carload of people out there on I-40 for eight hours while somebody comes from El Paso,” Thomas told Fox. “I mean, that’s just crazy.” © 2012 Newsmax. All rights reserved. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwizard Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 And since California supports Barry and Texas doesnt he will cater to them. That is fine, us Texans can sure take care of the problem. It wouldnt take long for the illegals to figure out that a firearm is bilingual. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyangel Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 This is outrages to think that Mr.O is closing 9 stations throughout northern and central Texas. This will definitely put the community at risk for the cartel to move in quicker, much less the immigrants. This will lessen the security presence of the patrol agents in the area. Lives are a stake. The predominately Hispanic community that surround the Texas border better open their eyes to what Mr.O is doing to endanger their lives. If their smart they will Vote him out this term. Thanks Delta for the post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butifldrm Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 This is outrages to think that Mr.O is closing 9 stations throughout northern and central Texas. This will definitely put the community at risk for the cartel to move in quicker, much less the immigrants. This will lessen the security presence of the patrol agents in the area. Lives are a stake. The predominately Hispanic community that surround the Texas border better open their eyes to what Mr.O is doing to endanger their lives. If their smart they will Vote him out this term. Thanks Delta for the post. patty, Obama hates Texas. He has done some really down dirty things to our state and I have a feeling he will continue. A few years back Perry made the statement that "Texas could Secede from the Nation" http://current.com/community/89972097_texas-gov-rick-perry-threatens-to-secede-from-nation.htm. Since, Obama has tried to rake havoc on our state. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaG Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 It seems that Obama is doing all he can for any vote he can get! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nstoolman1 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 A blind border is an open border. I feel for Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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