More than 83,000 Migrants Detained at the Southwest Border Within One Month

Border Patrol agents in the nine southwest sectors have apprehended over 83,000 migrants in a recent period. This number is expected to be confirmed by an official report from U.S. Customs and Border Protections. Unofficial numbers already indicate a significant surge in migrant apprehensions following a brief decline in June.

During the first half of August, nearly 50,000 migrants were apprehended in the five Texas-based sectors alone.

Despite the scorching summer temperatures that pose a severe risk to the lives of those attempting to cross into the United States illegally between ports of entry, this surge in migrant apprehensions continues.

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An unofficial report states that Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, Del Rio, Big Bend, and El Paso Sectors apprehended around 49,500 migrants who crossed the border unlawfully between August 1 and August 15.

The Rio Grande Valley Sector has seen the highest number of apprehensions among all Border Patrol sectors, with nearly 23,700 migrants taken into custody this month alone. The Tucson Sector, although not based in Texas, closely follows with the apprehension of nearly 22,250 migrants.

The Del Rio and El Paso Sectors have also reported high numbers, with over 13,000 and nearly 12,000 apprehensions respectively. The Laredo and Big Bend Sectors have recorded approximately 1,400 and 280 apprehensions, respectively.

A group of migrants shot at Border Patrol agents.

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This sudden increase in migrant apprehensions highlights the escalating crisis at the borders and emphasizes the need for effective immigration policies and robust border security measures to protect the nation’s sovereignty and maintain order.

While awaiting the official report from U.S. Customs and Border Protections, it is crucial to acknowledge the human cost of this crisis. The dangerous journey that these migrants undertake, often in extreme weather conditions, serves as a reminder of the desperate circumstances they are fleeing from.

It is equally important to ensure that the immigration system is not exploited and national security is not compromised.

This article appeared in Mainstpress and has been published here with permission.