Illegal border crossings surge in September, straining resources
- Border crossings have been increasing each week in September, though still below May's record.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered over 7,500 migrants on Sunday alone.
- The CBP temporarily suspended cargo processing at a port of entry to help process noncitizens and vulnerable populations crossing the border.
- President Biden's administration previously highlighted lower numbers over the summer as evidence of successful border policies.
- Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have spiked this month.