Thread: Border officials conducting readiness exercise at San Ysidro Port of Entry

Border officials conducting readiness exercise at San Ysidro Port of Entry

Jim Patton , Jermaine Ong
8:40 AM, Nov 22, 2018 52 mins ago

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SAN YSIDRO, Calif. (KGTV) – A “large-scale” training exercise on Thanksgiving afternoon will cause some delays at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, according to Customs and Border Protection officials.

CBP officials said the readiness exercise, which will be highly visible to the public, is scheduled for 2 p.m. and should last about 10 minutes. Details on the operation were not released.

Officials said of the exercise: “CBP is continually assessing the capabilities of our facilities and have been making -- and will continue to make -- necessary preparations. These include participating in operational readiness exercises and the mobilization of resources as needed to ensure the facilitation of lawful trade and travel.”

Additionally, CBP officials said they were "reconfiguring" the San Ysidro Port of Entry to open extra lanes.

Meanwhile, U.S. military troops stationed at various points along the southern border have permission to use lethal force against migrants, if necessary.

The memo signed by President Trump states personnel may perform “military protective activities,” but only if the Secretary of Defense deems it necessary to ensure protection of federal agents.

As of Thursday morning, more than 4,000 migrants from a caravan that began in Central America are in Tijuana, with more expected later in the evening or Friday.

"REMAIN IN MEXICO" plan

The Trump administration, according to a Washington Post report, is planning a change in policy that would require immigrants from Central America to wait in Mexico while their claims for asylum are being processed.

The Post, citing Homeland Security memos, reported asylum seekers who cannot establish a "reasonable fear" of persecution in Mexico will not be allowed into the U.S.

Current screening procedures require asylum seekers to establish a fear of returning to their home countries.

The new policy, according to the Post report, could take effect as soon as Friday.

A Homeland Security spokesperson said there were no immediate plans to implement new measures.

https://www.10news.com/news/border-o...-port-of-entry

Get dump trucks down there across the roadway to block them off on our side!!!

Have helicopters standing by ready to drop tear gas!

This is not asylum...this is an invasion and this IS war!

KEEP THEM OUT!

CBP to Conduct Large-Scale Operational Readiness Exercise at San Ysidro Port of Entry

Release Date: November 21, 2018

Travelers Should Expect Minimal Processing Delays

SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advising the traveling public of a scheduled large-scale operational readiness exercise that may result in minimal processing delays at San Ysidro port of entry. The exercise is planned to begin Thursday, November 22 at approximately 2:00 p.m. PST and last 10 minutes. During the exercise, the traveling public should be aware of high visibility operations.

CBP is continually assessing the capabilities of our facilities and have been making - and will continue to make - necessary preparations. These include participating in operational readiness exercises and the mobilization of resources as needed to ensure the facilitation of lawful trade and travel.

CBP’s highest priority is the safety and security of the American people, the traveling public, CBP personnel and the communities in which we serve.

Port of San Ysidro

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last modified: November 21, 2018

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Traveling through the San Ysidro POE tomorrow? CBP will be conducting a large-scale operational readiness exercise at the port on Thanksgiving Day at around 2 PM. The exercise should last for around 10 minutes and could cause minimal processing delays. http://bit.ly/2OUvghl

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Jennifer Kastner@10NewsJennifer

Dozens of border officials in tactical & protective gear are mobilizing right now at the San Ysidro crossing. An operational exercise is planned for 2 p.m. Meanwhile, there are reports of tense demonstrations this afternoon from migrants affiliated with the caravan. @10News

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1:47 PM - Nov 22, 2018 · San Ysidro Trolley Station

Border officials conduct readiness exercise at San Ysidro Port of Entry

Jim Patton , Jermaine Ong 8:40 AM, Nov 22, 2018
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SAN YSIDRO, Calif. (KGTV) - A “large-scale” training exercise took place Thanksgiving afternoon at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, briefly delaying traffic at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The readiness exercise, carried out by Customs and Border Protection and visible to the public, occurred at 2 p.m. and lasted about 10 minutes.

Prior to the drill, CBP officials said of the exercise: “CBP is continually assessing the capabilities of our facilities and have been making -- and will continue to make -- necessary preparations. These include participating in operational readiness exercises and the mobilization of resources as needed to ensure the facilitation of lawful trade and travel.”

Jennifer Kastner@10NewsJennifer

Dozens of border officials in tactical & protective gear are mobilizing right now at the San Ysidro crossing. An operational exercise is planned for 2 p.m. Meanwhile, there are reports of tense demonstrations this afternoon from migrants affiliated with the caravan. @10News

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1:47 PM - Nov 22, 2018 · San Ysidro Trolley Station

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Additionally, CBP officials said they were "reconfiguring" the San Ysidro Port of Entry to open extra lanes.

Officials did not say if the exercise was directly related to the migrant caravan that has gathered across the border in Tijuana.

During the drill, a person who crossed the border into the U.S. told 10News he saw hundreds of people he believed to be affiliated with the migrant caravan gathered at the pedestrian crossing on the Mexico side and holding a demonstration.

Meanwhile, U.S. military troops stationed at various points along the southern border have permission to use lethal force against migrants, if necessary.

The memo signed by President Trump states personnel may perform “military protective activities,” but only if the Secretary of Defense deems it necessary to ensure protection of federal agents.

As of Thursday morning, more than 4,000 migrants from a caravan that began in Central America are in Tijuana, with more expected later in the evening or Friday.

"REMAIN IN MEXICO" plan

The Trump administration, according to a Washington Post report, is planning a change in policy that would require immigrants from Central America to wait in Mexico while their claims for asylum are being processed.

The Post, citing Homeland Security memos, reported asylum seekers who cannot establish a "reasonable fear" of persecution in Mexico will not be allowed into the U.S.

Current screening procedures require asylum seekers to establish a fear of returning to their home countries.

The new policy, according to the Post report, could take effect as soon as Friday.

A Homeland Security spokesperson said there were no immediate plans to implement new measures.

https://www.10news.com/news/border-o...-port-of-entry