Border Patrol Faces Rising Suicide Rates Amid Increased Migration

Agents report severe mental health struggles due to traumatic encounters and overwhelming workloads.

Suicides among Border Patrol agents nearly doubled from 2020 to 2022.
Agents describe witnessing gruesome scenes, including human remains and abused children.
Over 4,000 agents have left the force since October 2020, citing poor morale and job dissatisfaction.
Early retirements have more than doubled under the current administration.
Mental health resources are available but often lead to reassignment and pay cuts.