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1/ Apprehensions of undocumented families in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border are surging.
So far this fiscal year, apprehensions have more than tripled from the same period last year. bit.ly/2H2eddU
So far this fiscal year, apprehensions have more than tripled from the same period last year. bit.ly/2H2eddU
2/ The biggest increase was in the Border Patrol's El Paso sector, which also includes New Mexico. During the first five months of this fiscal year, about 36,300 family units were apprehended — a 1,689 percent increase. bit.ly/2H2eddU
3/ CBP commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan said on Tuesday “the system is well beyond capacity and remains at the breaking point.” bit.ly/2H2eddU
4/ The latest figures were released as President Donald Trump continues to push for his long-promised barrier on the southwest border. bit.ly/2H2eddU
5/5 Some analysts have said the surge in families crossing is a result of the Trump administration’s policies.
Last fall, agents began stopping migrants on international bridges to turn back asylum-seekers. Only a small number can be processed each day. bit.ly/2H2eddU
Last fall, agents began stopping migrants on international bridges to turn back asylum-seekers. Only a small number can be processed each day. bit.ly/2H2eddU
