DHS New enforcement for Venezuelans: those who enter without authorization will be returned to Mexico

EL PASO, Texas -- The Department of Homeland security announced a new policy in conjunction with Mexico.

Venezuelans who enter the US between ports of entry will be returned to Mexico.

DHS says the actions are intended to address the most acute regular migration and help ease pressure on cities like El Paso which has been dealing with the surge.

El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser released a statement regarding the DHS announcement:

“We have been working with the White House and all our partners throughout the country to manage the migrant surge we have experienced in the last few months. That includes our region’s elected officials, federal law enforcement agencies, NGO’s here and elsewhere, partner cities, our city departments and many others. I spoke to DHS Secretary Mayorkas today and we will continue working with all our partners. This decision will provide some much-needed decompression as we manage this humanitarian crisis so that we may treat every individual with compassion while following the law, and as all of us would like to be treated," said Leeser.

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