Northern Border Faces Unprecedented Surge in Illegal Crossings

Resource diversion to southern border and relaxed policies cited as key factors behind the spike

Illegal crossings at the northern border have reached record levels, surpassing the previous 13 years combined.
Experts attribute the surge to resource allocation focused on the southern border, leaving the north vulnerable.
The Swanton Border Sector alone recorded roughly 15,000 apprehensions in the first 10 months of fiscal 2024.
Migrants from over 85 countries have attempted to cross the northern border, adapting to new enforcement patterns.
The Biden administration's policies, including the CHNV parole program, have been criticized for exacerbating the issue.