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House Hearing Shows 55% Seizure Drop, Cartels Shift North

7/1/2026

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On July 1 2026, the House Homeland Security and Enforcement Subcommittee heard officials present border seizure data.
Chairman Michael Guest claimed Mexican cartels are moving to the Canadian border after the crackdown.
Acting deputy chief Jason Schneider said drug seizures fell 55% and undocumented-immigrant apprehensions dropped 22% from the prior year.
Democrat Tim Kennedy warned the enforcement push could hurt the local economy, strain U.S.–Canada ties, and send agents to western New York.

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On July 1 2026, the House Homeland Security and Enforcement Subcommittee heard officials present border seizure data.
Chairman Michael Guest claimed Mexican cartels are moving to the Canadian border after the crackdown.
Acting deputy chief Jason Schneider said drug seizures fell 55% and undocumented-immigrant apprehensions dropped 22% from the prior year.
Democrat Tim Kennedy warned the enforcement push could hurt the local economy, strain U.S.–Canada ties, and send agents to western New York.