'Known Gotaways' at Southern Border Exceed 96,000 Since October

The number of migrants who evaded law enforcement has sparked concern among officials, with Senator Josh Hawley highlighting the issue.

More than 96,000 'known gotaways' have crossed the southern border since the start of the fiscal year on October 1, 2023, according to sources from Customs and Border Protection.
Senator Josh Hawley has raised concerns over the high number of 'gotaways', citing a Congressional Budget Office report that found the number last fiscal year exceeded the population of Missouri's two largest cities combined.
Over 2.4 million migrant encounters were recorded in the last fiscal year, with 'gotaways' being of particular concern to officials due to the potential for criminal activity.
December 2023 saw over 302,000 migrant encounters, the highest total for a single month ever recorded.
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking over $14 billion in border funding, which includes money for technology and staffing at the border.