Surge in Migrant Encounters Leads to Border Patrol Shutdowns

The latest data reveals a significant increase in migrant encounters along the southwest border, with October 2021 seeing nearly 241,000 encounters, a staggering 80,000 more than the same month in 2020. This surge in migrant crossings is straining border patrol resources and leading to the closure of some ports of entry across three states. Join us as we delve into the challenges and impacts of this situation, including the closure of Lukeville port of entry in Arizona and the suspension of operations at a pedestrian crossing in San Ysidro, California. Learn about the diverse reasons driving migrants from Central and South America, Africa, and beyond to seek entry into the US and the complexities of the asylum process. ------------------------------------- Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews