The order does not say how long the freeze will last, but it essentially shuts down the division for at least the first weeks of the Trump administration.
The Coast Guard is sending additional resources to at least four other maritime borders as well, including waterways around Florida.
Democratic Georgia state Sen. Emanuel Jones filed paperwork to challenge the seat of Rep. David Scott (D-GA), 79, who has held it for over 20 years.
The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington explained on The View why she lectured President Donald Trump during a sermon.