Homeland Security Department said Saturday that Texas denied federal agents access to a stretch of border when they were trying to rescue three migrants who drowned. U.S. officials have accused Texas of blocking border agents from being able to try and help save three drowning migrants. AdvertisementCuellar, who represents a Texas border district, said Mexican authorities alerted the Border Patrol to the distressed migrants struggling in the river late Friday. U.S. officials have accused Texas of blocking border agents from being able to access Eagle Pass in order to try and save three migrants drowning in the Rio Grande. In its Supreme Court filing, Texas challenged claims that Border Patrol agents were denied access.

Source: Huffington Post January 15, 2024 10:50 UTC