US Reopens Mexico Rail Crossings After Closure Sought to Stem Illegal Immigration

WASHINGTON—The United States on Friday reopened two rail crossings between Texas and Mexico, five days after their closure in response to increased illegal immigrant traffic cut off a key export route. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said operations resumed at 2 p.m. ET at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. The closures had prompted alarm from railroads, the agriculture industry, and some lawmakers over the economic impact to halted export trade. CBP said it will “continue to prioritize our border security mission as necessary in response to this evolving situation.” Ian Jefferies, CEO of the Association of American Railroads, praised the reopening. “These ill-advised closures were a blunt-force tool that did nothing to bolster law enforcement capacity,” he said. “With the crossings reopened, railroads are focused on closely partnering with CBP to maintain the secure, reliable service that customers deserve and our nation requires.”...