"My message is simple: Reopen traffic on the bridge," Whitmer said. In a statement, Thursday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged Canadian authorities to reopen the passageway. law enforcement agencies were conducting calls and planning sessions to figure out what to do in the event that Washington is similarly brought to a. in early March, the DHS says it's "aware of these reports and is taking all necessary steps to ensure that the convoy does not disrupt lawful trade and transportation or interfere with federal government and law enforcement operations and emergency services." But, the department adds, it has no indication that individuals involved are engaged in anything other than First Amendment-protected activity. trucker convoy is absolutely a real concern.' (Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The DHS official said that a variety of U.S. Homeland Security and Transportation departments.Īs for reports of a possible "Freedom Convoy" event in Washington D.C.
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Jared Polis to grant clemency to Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, the truck driver found guilty of a fiery 2019 crash. White House officials said that on Thursday morning, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg each spoke with their Canadian counterparts, urging them to use federal powers to resolve the situation and offering the full support of the U.S. DENVER (KDVR) More than 3 million people have signed an online petition asking Gov. The Windsor Detroit Ambassador Bridge remained closed on Thursday, but the detour port, Port Huron, is fully operational.Īccording to White House officials, the Cabinet and senior White House staff have been engaged around the clock to bring the situation to a swift end.
"We are principally focused on resolving the blockage at the Ambassador Bridge as well as other ports of entry," the White House said. White House officials said Thursday that the Biden administration is monitoring the situation at the border very closely.
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