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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Rodney Scott as head of Customs and Border Protection.<\/p>\n
Scott formerly served as Border Patrol Chief and currently commands the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s (DHS) biggest enforcement department, which has approximately 65,000 workers.<\/p>\n
CBP consists of two divisions: the Border Patrol, which is in charge of protecting the nation\u2019s borders between ports of entry, and the Office of Field Operations (OFO), which is in charge of security at ports of entry.<\/p>\n
Scott was confirmed on a 51-46 party-line vote, with all Republicans in favor and all Democrats opposed.<\/p>\n
Scott was forced out of his post as Border Patrol Chief during the Biden administration after opposing politically motivated changes at CBP. In April 2021, Acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller informed Scott that the agency would use the phrase \u201cundocumented immigrant\u201d instead of the legally accurate \u201cillegal alien.\u201dAt the time, Chief Scott sent an internal memorandum to Miller arguing that, \u201cThe U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is and must remain an apolitical federal law enforcement agency\u2026Despite every attempt by USBP leadership to ensure that all official messaging remained consistent with law, fact, and evidence, there is no doubt that the reputation of the USBP has suffered because of the many outside voices. Mandating the use of terms which are inconsistent with law has the potential to further erode public trust in our government institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Scott will retire as Chief of the Border Patrol in August 2021.<\/p>\n
After leaving the Border Patrol, Commissioner Scott remained a major advocate on the need to protect our borders, repeatedly calling for a return to Trump-era practices. In the autumn of 2021, he will begin working as a Distinguished Senior Fellow for Border Security at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.<\/p>\n
Scott spoke in front of Congress on many occasions and made countless media appearances advocating for tougher immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n
Along with Safe Third Country agreements and the Remain in Mexico program, which requires asylum applicants to wait in Mexico for court proceedings, Scott backed border wall building, which remains a top objective in a second Trump administration.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Scott sounded a positive note following the Senate vote. In a statement, Scott said: \u201cI\u2019m honored that the United States Senate has confirmed me, and I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Noem for their trust and unwavering leadership. I started my career on the front lines, and now I am ready to lead my CBP family with integrity and a clear mission to defend our sovereignty, enforce the law, and put America first.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump likewise praised Scott when announcing his nomination.<\/p>\n
\u201cRodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building vast experience and knowledge in Law Enforcement and Border Security. Rodney served as the 24th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, where he implemented Remain-in-Mexico, Title 42, Safe Third Agreements, and achieved record low levels of illegal immigration,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n
Scott\u2019s confirmation comes at a critical time for CBP.<\/p>\n
As the country struggles to recover from four years of open-borders policy, the agency plays a crucial role in fulfilling President Trump\u2019s promise to restore order at the border.<\/p>\n
In the next weeks and months, FAIR hopes to collaborate closely with the Trump administration and CBP to undo the damage caused by the Biden administration\u2019s practices.<\/p>\n
Recently, the Supreme Court\u00a0approved\u00a0the Trump administration\u2019s request to pause a lower court injunction that had blocked deportations of individuals to third countries without prior notice.<\/p>\n
The decision marks a\u00a0near-term victory\u00a0for the administration as it aims to implement its immigration crackdown swiftly.<\/p>\n
The Court\u00a0ruled 6-3\u00a0in favor of staying the injunction, with Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting.<\/p>\n
The case involved a group of migrants contesting their deportations to third countries\u2014nations other than their countries of origin.<\/p>\n
Noah continued, his voice unwavering despite the sea of eyes fixed on him. \u201cMy mom is the best person I know. She works really hard to make sure I\u2019m happy and safe, and she\u2019s always there for Uncle Daniel too. She planned a lot of things for today because she loves him so much.\u201d<\/p>\n
A hush fell over the crowd. The laughter that had felt so cruel moments before was replaced by an uncomfortable silence. Daniel finally looked up, his face a mix of surprise and regret, as his nephew spoke truths that no one could deny.<\/p>\n
Noah went on, his small stature belying the strength in his words. \u201cShe didn\u2019t mean to mess up the dress code or anything else. But she was really excited to be part of Uncle Daniel\u2019s special day, just like me. So, if anyone thinks she doesn\u2019t belong here, they\u2019re wrong. My mom belongs wherever people who love each other are.\u201d<\/p>\n
The honesty and bravery in Noah\u2019s words seemed to shift the air in the room. People began to murmur softly, truths about the bride\u2019s harshness and a child\u2019s earnest defense of his mother spreading like wildfire. Those who had been whispering now nodded in agreement, their eyes softening as they glanced in my direction.<\/p>\n
Charlotte\u2019s face was unreadable, her previous smugness now replaced by uncertainty. Daniel\u2019s expression was a tapestry of emotions \u2013 embarrassment, guilt, and an unmistakable realization. He stood up, moving towards Noah, while I felt rooted to the spot, overwhelmed by the pride swelling in my chest.<\/p>\n
Noah looked at his uncle with wide, innocent eyes as he continued, \u201cI know you love Aunt Charlotte, and that\u2019s okay. But I wanted you to remember how much my mom loves you too. She\u2019s your sister, and she\u2019s really cool. That\u2019s all.\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, Noah placed the microphone back on the stand with a small thud that resonated through the hall. An unexpected applause erupted, first hesitant, then building in momentum as more and more guests showed their support. Tears welled up in my eyes as I saw the room rally around my son\u2019s simple, heartfelt message.<\/p>\n
Daniel finally reached Noah, kneeling to hug him tightly. He whispered something in Noah\u2019s ear that made him smile, and then he turned to me, his face a canvas of apology and gratitude. \u201cSarah,\u201d he said, his voice choked with emotion, \u201cI\u2019m sorry. I should have said something when I had the chance.\u201d<\/p>\n
I nodded, unable to speak but willing him to see the forgiveness in my eyes. As Noah rushed back to my side, I hugged him fiercely, whispering my thanks for his unexpected bravery.<\/p>\n
For the rest of the evening, something shifted \u2013 not just in the room, but within our family. The atmosphere lightened, and laughter once again filled the space, this time genuine and warm. Charlotte remained distant, her eyes avoiding mine, but that was okay. I felt stronger knowing I had my son by my side, a little boy who reminded everyone of the power of love and the importance of standing up for those we care about.<\/p>\n
As the night wore on, I realized that while some chapters are tough to navigate, they don\u2019t define the entire story. Family, in all its imperfect glory, finds a way to bind itself with threads of love, truth, and, sometimes, the wisdom of a child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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