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Former ICE Chief Says CBP July Drop Shows 'Radical Transformation' At The Border

Fox Business|Aug 8, 2025
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In a Fox Business interview, former Acting ICE Director and current CBP advisor Ron Vitiello framed July encounter declines as evidence that enforcement-focused policies are deterring illegal crossings and delivering a "radical transformation" at the border. The segment advances a recurring administration-aligned narrative that monthly CBP statistics prove improved border security, while acknowledging critics who question the durability and composition of the drop.

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POLICY COURTS

Judge Halts National Guard At Broadview ICE Site, Orders Fence Removed; DOJ Appeals

A federal judge issued a temporary order halting National Guard operations tied to immigration enforcement around the Broadview ICE facility and ordered a recently installed fence removed for lack of local approval and emergency access concerns. The Department of Justice has filed a notice of appeal. Large-scale protests are expected Friday as the dispute over enforcement posture and crowd-control measures intensifies. The ruling constrains immediate tactics while legal challenges continue.

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