Surge in Undocumented Illegal Migrant Crossings on the Northern U.S. Border. Data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reveals a notable rise in encounters with undocumented migrants on the Northern U.S. border over the past seven months, surpassing previous records. This article aims to examine the substantial surge in migrant encounters along the U.S.-Canadian border, offering insights into the statistical trends and emphasizing concerns related to border security.
Rising Numbers of Migrant Encounters on the Northern U.S. Border. According to the data provided by CBP, there has been a significant surge in migrant encounters, as reported by Border Patrol agents. Between October 2022 and April, a total of 4,827 instances were recorded. In contrast, throughout the entire fiscal year of 2022, only 2,238 encounters were documented along the northern border. These figures signify a more than twofold rise, leading to considerable apprehension regarding the effectiveness of border control measures.
NEW from me: Encounters of illegal migrants crossing the northern border more than doubled in the first 7 months of fiscal year 2023 compared to all of fiscal year 2022https://t.co/l6fDnb75PV @dailycaller
— Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) May 18, 2023
Among the nearly 5,000 individuals who crossed the northern border, approximately half were of Mexican origin. Surprisingly, many of these migrants traveled to Canada, which does not require a visa for entry, and then made their way across the border on foot. This route has been exploited by cartels and criminal organizations, taking advantage of lax security measures.
There's a new border crisis off the radar of mainstream news outlets: Illegal crossings surging on the northern border, driven in large part by Mexican nationals flying to Canada and crossing into the U.S. Former Border Patrol Chief Ron Vitiello joins @danabrams.#DanAbramsLive pic.twitter.com/It56cv4a5C
— NewsNation (@NewsNation) February 15, 2023
Security Challenges on the Northern Border. Sean Walsh, the President of the National Border Patrol Council for the Swanton sector, which oversees Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire, has raised apprehension regarding the escalating security challenges on the northern border. Walsh has conveyed that the security situation in the region has reached an unprecedented low, as evidenced by a substantial rise in migrant crossings. He attributes this surge to the policies, or the absence thereof, implemented by the present administration.
NEW: CBP reports 16 people on the FBI’s terror watchlist were arrested by Border Patrol at the Southern border in April alone.
That single month is more than all four years of FY17, FY18, FY19, and FY20 – combined (11).— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) May 17, 2023
Consequences of Inadequate Border Security. The significant rise in migrant encounters along the northern border carries significant consequences. It not only weakens the credibility of the immigration system but also presents difficulties for law enforcement agencies. The growing burden on Border Patrol agents has compelled the reassignment of personnel from the southern border to the Swanton section in order to manage the escalating figures. Nevertheless, this redistribution of resources brings attention to the strain on border security as a whole.
