Explore the latest developments in border crossings as they surge to a new record in September. Information sourced from Customs and Border Protection, as reported by FOX News, indicates that over 260,000 migrants have made their way through the southwestern region. Tune in for a more comprehensive analysis.
Here are the key takeaways:
- Border apprehensions soared to a yearly peak in September, with approximately 200,000 migrants detained while attempting to cross the Southern border unlawfully.
- The number of apprehensions had already seen a sharp increase in August, with around 181,000 individuals taken into custody.
- The last time apprehension rates reached such heights was in December 2022 when 222,000 immigrants were arrested.
- Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, has announced plans to visit the border and the Darien Gap in order to gain a better understanding of asylum seekers and their living conditions.
- President Joe Biden has signed a new refugee cap for 2024, redistributing allocations to accommodate more immigrants seeking asylum from the Caribbean and Latin America.