Biden sending 1,500 troops for Mexico border migrant surge COLLEEN LONG, AAMER MADHANI and TARA COPP Associated Press May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023 Updated Nov 5, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The head of Mexico’s immigration agency was has appeared in court, on charges he failed to protect those in his custody after the deaths of 40 peole at a migrant detention center last month. kAm(p$wx}v%~} — %96 q:56? 25>:?:DEC2E:@? 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