US EditionMichigan Faces ‘Northern Border Crisis’ as Criminal Activity Shifts From South
- On Friday afternoon in Detroit, the head of Homeland Security and a Republican congressman from Michigan held a campaign-style event urging stronger protections along the U.S.-Canada border in response to increasing gang-related threats.
- Their call followed reports that gang members from Tren de Aragua and MS-13 increased crossings at northern ports because the southern border is closed.
- Noem committed to increasing federal law enforcement personnel and improving inspection efforts at ports, along the Great Lakes, and other entry locations, while James referenced a CBS report revealing that 30 kilograms of fentanyl are smuggled monthly across the Canadian border.
- James emphasized that their location is central to the northern border crisis, highlighting that 30 kilograms of fentanyl could potentially cause up to 90,000 American deaths, and called for stronger collaboration with Canadian authorities on border security.
- The event highlighted ongoing northern border challenges, prompting federal efforts to increase resources despite political criticism and nationwide protests over deportation policies.
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Macomb Congressman James cites ‘northern border crisis’ at event
By Craig Mauger, The Detroit News Detroit — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, called for securing the country’s northern border with longtime ally Canada during a campaign-style event Friday afternoon in Detroit. As much of the national spotlight has been on Republican President Donald Trump’s efforts to stop unauthorized crossings at the southern border with Mexico, Noem promised the crowd…
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Michigan AdvanceContradicting data, Kristi Noem warns of ‘northern border crisis’ at Detroit event
DETROIT— Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Rep. John James (R- Shelby Township) promised increased security on the country’s northern border at a talk Friday in Detroit. Noem claimed in the discussion panel, organized by the conservative group America’s…
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