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US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy

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U.S. border authorities announced changes to their policy for pursuing smugglers and other crime suspects on Wednesday, following an extensive review and criticism by immigrant advocates who pointed to cases in which passengers died when drivers fled law enforcement.

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Associated Press News

US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. border authorities announced changes to their policy for pursuing smugglers and other crime suspects on Wednesday, following an extensive review and criticism by immigrant advocates who pointed to cases in which passengers died when drivers fled law enforcement.

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

DHS slaps new limits on when Border Patrol can chase fleeing smugglers

The Department of Homeland Security announced a new vehicle-pursuit policy Wednesday that will severely limit when Border Patrol agents can pursue migrant smugglers.

1 year ago·United States

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KVIA

U.S. Border officials update vehicle pursuit policy

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Border authorities announced Wednesday a policy update to vehicle pursuits involving smugglers and other crime suspects. The policy change comes after an extensive review of the agency’s pursuits. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the new directive will go into effect after several months of training. CBP officials said they reviewed more than two dozen vehicle pursuit policies from various law enforceme…

1 year ago·Panama City, United States

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MY Northwest

US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- U.S. border authorities announced changes to their policy for pursuing smugglers and other crime suspects on Wednesday,

1 year ago·Tacoma, United States

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US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy

U.S. border authorities have updated their policy for pursuing smugglers and those suspected of other crimes following an extensive review. Customs and Border Protection announced the policy changes Wednesday, just days after back-to-back crashes in southern New Mexico, including one that followed the shooting of a Border Patrol officer and another that turned deadly. The agency said the updated directive provides a framework for weighing the ri…

1 year ago·Albuquerque, United States

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