Border crossings rise as US nears decision on asylum limits
2 years, 8 months ago

Border crossings rise as US nears decision on asylum limits

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — About 7,100 migrants are being stopped crossing the border daily from Mexico, U.S. authorities said Tuesday, signaling they are preparing for even more increases as the Biden administration nears a decision on whether to end sweeping asylum restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Homeland Security said U.S. authorities encountered migrants an average of 7,101 times a day during the week ended Monday, compared to a daily average of about 6,800 in February among people crossing illegally and showing up at official crossings. “In addition to the increased migration, is seeing a pronounced shift in the demographics and nationalities of noncitizens being encountered at the land border that impacts its processes.” Homeland Security officials said they were planning for three scenarios: the current level of illegal border crossings, 12,000 and 18,000, an astounding number but one that they said was simply to be prepared and not a projection. While there is no aggregate rate for migrants, test results from several major corridors for illegal border crossings suggest it is well below levels that have triggered concerns among U.S. officials.

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Unauthorized migrants crossings have gone down significantly since executive actions
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Unauthorized migrants crossings have gone down significantly since executive actions

NPR  

Unauthorized migrants crossings have gone down significantly since executive actions ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: At the Southern border, the Department of Homeland Security says encounters with migrants crossing without authorization have gone down significantly in the last few weeks. NPR's immigration correspondent Jasmine Garsd has been reporting from the California-Mexico border, and she's there now. And then earlier this month, the …

Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why.
8 months ago

Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Here's why.

NPR  

Despite a fortified border, migrants will keep coming, analysts agree. Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Hamel/Bloomberg via Getty Images Justin Hamel/Bloomberg via Getty Images The U.S. southern border is as fortified as ever and Texas is carrying out its own enforcement to stop people from crossing illegally, yet observers and analysts agree on this: migrants not only will continue …

Here’s how an immigration surge hurts — and helps — the US economy
9 months ago

Here’s how an immigration surge hurts — and helps — the US economy

CNN  

New York CNN — The US economy defied forecast after forecast predicting an imminent recession over the past two years. A boom in immigration was part of the recipe, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a “60 Minutes” interview on CBS last month. That contributed to net immigration of 3.3 million people into the US in 2023, well above …

Dozens of truckers set off in 'Take Our Border Back' convoy to protest overwhelming surge of migrants crossing from Mexico in Texas, California and Arizona
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dozens of truckers set off in 'Take Our Border Back' convoy to protest overwhelming surge of migrants crossing from Mexico in Texas, California and Arizona

Daily Mail  

A convoy of conservative activists, who call themselves 'God's Army', set off for this country's southern border on Monday to protest the numbers of migrants breaking into the United States Dozens of people joined the self-styled grassroots movement 'Take Our Border Back' in Norfolk, Virginia where organizers slammed the Biden administration for leaving the U.S. frontiers 'wide open.' A convoy …

Illegal border crossings from Mexico reach highest on record in December before January lull
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Illegal border crossings from Mexico reach highest on record in December before January lull

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico reached an all-time high in December since monthly numbers have been released, authorities said Friday, exposing a growing vulnerability for President Joe Biden in his campaign for a second term. The Border Patrol tallied 249,785 arrests on the Mexican border in December, up 31% from 191,112 in November and up 13% …

Data | Sharp rise in Indians illegally crossing U.S. northern border from Canada
1 year ago

Data | Sharp rise in Indians illegally crossing U.S. northern border from Canada

The Hindu  

A question that was raised in the Rajya Sabha a few days ago has put the spotlight on the issue of Indians illegally entering the United States. Click to remove AMP mode This surge in the number of illegal migrants gains prominence as the U.S. presidential elections are scheduled next year and illegal border crossings is one of the top …

US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries
1 year ago

US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A Texas border crossing was closed to vehicles Monday, and traffic at an Arizona crossing was limited to shift more resources to illegal entries, U.S. authorities said in the latest sign of how fast-changing migration routes are challenging the government to keep up. Customs and Border Protection said it was closing one of two bridges to vehicles in …

America's NORTHERN border sees 550% increase in migrant apprehensions, as more than 6,000 crossers from 79 countries are nabbed
1 year, 1 month ago

America's NORTHERN border sees 550% increase in migrant apprehensions, as more than 6,000 crossers from 79 countries are nabbed

Daily Mail  

The US border with Canada has seen a 550 percent surge in migrant apprehensions, with 6,925 apprehensions in fiscal year 2023. America's northern border has seen a 550 percent surge in migrant apprehensions, with 6,925 in fiscal year 2023 There is no fencing along the crossing and much of the area is woods and dirt paths The northern border is …

Migrant encounters at the US southern border hit all-time high of 269,735 in September, as fiscal year finishes with record 2.48M interceptions
1 year, 2 months ago

Migrant encounters at the US southern border hit all-time high of 269,735 in September, as fiscal year finishes with record 2.48M interceptions

Daily Mail  

Enforcement encounters with migrants jumped to an all-time high at the US southern border last month, according to new data released Saturday by US Customs and Border Protection. CBP's total encounters along the border in September were 269,735, including 218,763 Border Patrol arrests at illegal crossing points, and another 50,972 expulsions at ports of entry. Pictured: Migrants cross over razor …

Record numbers of migrants head to U.S. border, in fresh test for President Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

Record numbers of migrants head to U.S. border, in fresh test for President Biden

The Hindu  

Thousands of migrants have crossed into the United States in recent days, from California to Texas, with many more still arriving by bus and cargo trains to Mexican border towns on the heels of record migration flows further south. “We have to do something” In Tijuana on September 20 evening, on the other side of the border from San Diego, …

Illegal crossings on the US-Mexico border rose in July but were still down from last year
1 year, 4 months ago

Illegal crossings on the US-Mexico border rose in July but were still down from last year

Associated Press  

Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico soared 33% from June to July, according to U.S. government figures released Friday, reversing course after a plunge that followed the introduction of new asylum restrictions in May. John Modlin, the Border Patrol’s Tucson sector chief, has said several large groups were found the first weekend of August, including one of …

Republicans and Democrats agree: They want to kill migrants at the US-Mexico border
1 year, 4 months ago

Republicans and Democrats agree: They want to kill migrants at the US-Mexico border

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Abbott insisted last month in …

US-Mexico border sees orderly crossings as new migration rules take effect
1 year, 7 months ago

US-Mexico border sees orderly crossings as new migration rules take effect

Associated Press  

EL PASO, Texas — The U.S.-Mexico border was relatively calm as the U.S. ended its pandemic-era immigration restrictions and migrants adapted to new asylum rules and legal pathways meant to discourage illegal crossings. A full day after the rules known as Title 42 were lifted, migrants and government officials on Friday were still assessing the effects of new regulations adopted …

Border appears calm after lifting of pandemic asylum restrictions
1 year, 7 months ago

Border appears calm after lifting of pandemic asylum restrictions

Associated Press  

EL PASO, Texas — The border between the U.S. and Mexico was relatively calm Friday, offering few signs of the chaos that was feared following a rush by worried migrants to enter the U.S. before the end of pandemic-related immigration restrictions. Daniel Mora said most of the migrants took heed of flyers distributed this week by U.S. immigration authorities offering …

Sharp drop in illegal border crossings continues in February
1 year, 9 months ago

Sharp drop in illegal border crossings continues in February

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A sharp drop in illegal border crossings along the Southwest border that started in January after the Biden administration announced stricter immigration measures continued into February, the administration announced Wednesday. The data released by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection paints a picture of who is attempting to enter the country at a time of intense political controversy …

Illegal border crossings plunge among Cubans, Nicaraguans
1 year, 10 months ago

Illegal border crossings plunge among Cubans, Nicaraguans

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — U.S. authorities have seen a 97% decline in illegal border crossings by migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela since Mexico began accepting those expelled under a pandemic-era order, the Biden administration said Wednesday. “It is incomprehensible that some states who stand to benefit from these highly effective enforcement measures are seeking to block them and cause …

Border city of Yuma is on the brink of collapse under 'unprecedented' migrant surge
1 year, 11 months ago

Border city of Yuma is on the brink of collapse under 'unprecedented' migrant surge

Daily Mail  

The border city of Yuma, Arizona, is at breaking point with the unprecedented flow of migrants leaving the community at the brink of collapse and hospitals and food banks overloaded. Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines slammed the Biden administration for its handling of the border crisis and said his county will crumble as it can't support the cascading flow of …

Illegal border crossings surge to highest of Biden’s term
1 year, 11 months ago

Illegal border crossings surge to highest of Biden’s term

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A surge in Cuban and Nicaraguan arrivals at the U.S. border with Mexico in December led to the highest number of illegal border crossings recorded during any month of Joe Biden’s presidency, authorities said Friday. U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December, up 7% from 234,896 times in November and up 40% from …

AP sources: Asylum limits at border expected to end May 23
2 years, 8 months ago

AP sources: Asylum limits at border expected to end May 23

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is expected to end the asylum limits at the U.S.-Mexico border by May 23 that were put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to people familiar with the matter. Critics say Title 42 has been an excuse to avoid asylum obligations under U.S. law and international treaty, buying Biden time to create …

Asylum Limits At Border Expected To End May 23: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Asylum Limits At Border Expected To End May 23: Report

Huff Post  

Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is expected to end the asylum limits at the U.S.-Mexico border by May 23 that were put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to people familiar with the matter. The health order has caused migrants to be expelled from the United States more than 1.7 million times since March 2020 …

Migrants? Unvaccinated people? Who’s fueling a COVID-19 surge on the border?
3 years, 3 months ago

Migrants? Unvaccinated people? Who’s fueling a COVID-19 surge on the border?

LA Times  

Hundreds of Central American asylum seekers awaited coronavirus test results under tents in a park on the U.S. bank of the Rio Grande last week. Many in the tightknit, largely Latino border communities were driven to get vaccinated after losing a loved one during the last year, when the COVID-19 death toll in the Rio Grande Valley reached 4,754, higher …

Are US border policies behind the spike in COVID-19 infection rates across the country?
3 years, 4 months ago

Are US border policies behind the spike in COVID-19 infection rates across the country?

Firstpost  

The key factors behind the recent spike in COVID-19 cases are people in US communities who are unvaccinated and are not following guidance from CDC guidelines on Delta variant, say public health experts Phoenix: As the Delta variant fuels an increase of COVID-19 cases in the US, some of President Joe Biden’s critics blame the surge on his border policies, …

Migration at US-Mexico border still high, despite Biden’s efforts
3 years, 6 months ago

Migration at US-Mexico border still high, despite Biden’s efforts

Al Jazeera  

More than 180,000 migrants crossed into the US border in May, a 20-year high and up slightly from last month. The number of migrants arriving in the United States through its southern border with Mexico remained high during the month of May, despite sustained diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration to stem the surge. According to statistics published by the …

US-Mexico border sees 71 percent increase in migrant crossings
3 years, 8 months ago

US-Mexico border sees 71 percent increase in migrant crossings

Al Jazeera  

New data showed that 18,890 unaccompanied children crossed into the US during March, double the rate in February. More than 172,000 migrants were apprehended along the United States’s southern border with Mexico during the month of March, according to official records released on Thursday, a 71 percent increase from February. “Joe Biden created this crisis,” House Republican Whip Steve Scalise …

Biden vows action on migrants as he defends border policy
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden vows action on migrants as he defends border policy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will take steps to more quickly move hundreds of migrant children and teens out of cramped detention facilities along the Southwest border, President Joe Biden said Thursday. Pressed repeatedly on the border issue at his first news conference since taking office, Biden said his administration was taking steps to address the situation with measures such as …

Migrant Surge At Border Is On Pace To Be The Biggest In Nearly 2 Decades
3 years, 9 months ago

Migrant Surge At Border Is On Pace To Be The Biggest In Nearly 2 Decades

NPR  

Migrant Surge At Border Is On Pace To Be The Biggest In Nearly 2 Decades President Biden is telling migrants "don't come," as a humanitarian crisis grows at the U.S. border with Mexico. NOEL KING, HOST: President Biden had this message for people who are coming through Central America and Mexico to the U.S. border. The president said his administration …

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