Border Patrol

The US Border Patrol is a law enforcement agency responsible for securing the country's borders. Recently, Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security, elevating him to a role where he will be among the public faces of Donald Trump's crackdown on undocumented immigrants. The department has faced criticism and controversy over its policies and actions, including funding negotiations stalling, a partial government shutdown, and increased scrutiny over immigration agents' masks and operations. Additionally, there have been high-profile incidents involving Border Patrol officers, such as the shooting of Alex Pretti, which has led to a federal civil rights investigation. The department's actions and policies are currently under significant public attention and debate.