Federal agents arrested a student near a California college on Tuesday morning, according to the New York Post. The same day, Border Patrol agents pulled a man from a deadly river in Texas. These events show the real work happening at our borders and on our campuses.
Around 9:30 a.m. near San Diego City College, ICE agents halted a vehicle and detained the driver, whom they suspect was a student at that institution. A second person in the car ran onto the school grounds to hide. The agents stopped the chase once they saw the student was on campus property. ABC10 reported that the officers ended their pursuit at that point.
College officials said unmarked vehicles made the stop at 16th Street and C Street. Video from the scene shows the first student being taken into custody. This happened even though ICE calls schools “sensitive locations.”
The policy does not ban all enforcement actions there. Exceptions exist for immediate risks of death or violence. San Diego City College said it is now offering counseling and legal help. The Post has asked ICE for more comments on the incident.
Far away in Texas, a different scene played out on the river. Border Patrol agents saved a man who was drowning near Laredo. The man was part of a group of six trying to cross the water. Agents saw him struggle in the swift current on August 29.
He went underwater for several seconds multiple times. The marine unit boat reached him just before he disappeared under the water. Emergency medics gave him first aid before agents processed him for removal.
The other five people in the group were also arrested. Desi De Leon, the Chief Patrol Agent for the Laredo Sector, discussed the associated risks. He noted the river can turn deadly in seconds. He added that agents have a duty to protect human life while enforcing the law. The United Nations called this border the deadliest land crossing in 2023.
The dangers remain high despite changes in crossing rates. Strong currents and shifting depths overwhelm people very fast. Reports note that rescues have dropped dramatically in recent times. This drop correlates with a major reduction in illegal crossings. During the second Trump term, monthly illegal entries dropped by over 90 percent.
