DHS warns new migrant caravan heading for US border
Key Points:
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning to a large migrant caravan, mainly from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Haiti, moving north through Mexico towards the U.S.-Mexico border.
- DHS emphasized that the U.S. border remains closed and secured under President Trump and Homeland Secretary Mullin's leadership, with no "catch and release" policy in place.
- The caravan, which left San Pedro Sula, Honduras on September 20, faces strict enforcement measures, including apprehension, prosecution, and removal if attempting illegal entry into the U.S.
- The migrant group cited economic hardship as their motivation, with no formal leadership, driven by "hunger and need," amid a politically charged midterm election environment focused on immigration policies.
- The Trump administration continues to enforce aggressive deportation policies, maintaining historically low levels of illegal immigration since taking office.