Biden’s Border Crisis: Illegal Crossings Surge to Record Levels

Soaring Border Crossings: Rising migrant numbers strain border facilities and raise questions about Biden’s immigration policies.

Soaring Border Crossings

• Border facilities are overwhelmed by the influx of migrants.
• Between Friday to Monday, there was an average of 9,000 daily immigrants entering through the southern border.
• On Monday, this figure was over 9,700.
• The highest daily recorded crossings were slightly above 10,000 prior to Title 42’s repeal.
• Many believe President Biden’s lax policies have spurred the immigration surge.

Recent Immigration Trends

• The Biden administration had reported a 70% decrease in illegal entries post the repeal of Title 42. This Trump-era order blocked asylum seekers due to COVID concerns.
• However, the numbers have increased again, attributed to expanded legal entry pathways and the weather becoming conducive for migration.
• Notably, a freight train carrying large numbers of immigrants was seen in Mexico, heading to the U.S.

Challenges in Darien Gap

• The Darien Gap, a challenging forest and swamp pathway between North and South America, is witnessing an unprecedented rise in immigrant foot traffic.
• The annual count has surged from hundreds to an anticipated 400,000 in 2023. Despite the journey being lethal for many, aids from volunteers and NGOs are simplifying their passage.
• Independent journalist Michael Yon highlighted the shortened routes but emphasized the persisting dangers.

Alexander J. Williams III