National Border Patrol Council

The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) is a labor union established in 1967 that represents agents and support staff on the United States Border Patrol. It is an affiliate of the American Federation of Government Employees, and through that larger organization is a member of the AFL-CIO.[4][5]

"NBPC" redirects here. For New Brunswick Provincial Court, see Provincial Court of New Brunswick.
National Border Patrol Council
Founded1967
Membersover 18,000[1]
AffiliationAFL-CIO
Key peopleBrandon Judd, President[2]
Hector M. Garza, Vice President and Spokesperson, Art Del Cueto, Vice President and Spokesperson[3]
Office locationWashington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
Websitebpunion.org

History

During the 2016 presidential election, the group made its first presidential endorsement in October 2016 for Republican nominee Donald Trump, who later was elected the 45th President of the United States.[1] The NBPC again supported Donald Trump during his re-election campaign in 2020.[6]

References
  1. Howell, Kellan (August 24, 2016). "National Border Patrol Council endorses Donald Trump". The Washington Times.
  2. Dinan, Stephen (February 4, 2016). "Obama reinstates 'catch-and-release' policy for illegal immigrants". The Washington Times. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  3. "Art Del Cueto". C-SPAN. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  4. Gamboa, Suzanne (April 1, 2016). "AFL-CIO Urged to Dump Border Patrol Union for Trump Endorsement". NBC News. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  5. Times, The Washington (June 11, 2006). "Group seeks parole denial for border agent killer". The Washington Times. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  6. "National Border Patrol Council endorses President Trump". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-08-29.


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