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Border Patrol Begins Releasing Migrants

Release Date
Wed, 03/27/2019

DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector have begun releasing detainees on their own recognizance.

Del Rio Sector has experienced a significant rise in the number of family units arrested throughout the sector.  This demographic is challenging in that they cannot be immediately returned to their country of origin.  U.S. Border Patrol processing centers are not designed to house the current numbers of families and small children that we are encountering.  Due to capacity issues at our stations and the ongoing humanitarian crisis nationwide, Border Patrol has begun identifying detainees for potential release in Eagle Pass with a notice to appear for their immigration hearings.

Del Rio Sector will continue to coordinate with stakeholders in the local community, including other law enforcement agencies and elected officials.

The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is part of the Joint Task Force-West South Texas Corridor, which leverages federal, state and local resources to combat transnational criminal organizations. To report suspicious activity call the Del Rio Sector’s toll free number at 1-866-511-8727.

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: Feb 03, 2021