US Border News Weekly Newsletter - (Volume 1- Number 2)
Dear Readers:
We’re excited to bring you the second edition of the US Border News Weekly Newsletter, where we aim to keep you informed about developments along the US Southern Border with Mexico. Our goal is to deliver news that is not only educational and insightful but also engaging and easy to digest in five minutes or less.
With a change in US Presidential administrations looming, this week’s US Border News Weekly Newsletter (our second) begins with a summary of where things now stand on the Southern Border ahead of whatever new policies President-elect Trump puts in place:
Border Crossings and Apprehensions
Illegal border crossings have decreased significantly in 2024 compared to previous years:
Border Patrol apprehensions dropped 25% from fiscal year 2023 to 2024, from over 2 million to about 1.5 million.
September 2024 saw the lowest number of illegal crossings of the Biden administration, with around 54,000 apprehensions.
Overall, illegal crossings have decreased by 78% since December 2023.
Causes of Decreased Migration
Several factors contributed to the reduction in illegal border crossings:
Mexico increased enforcement within its borders starting in January 2024.
The Biden administration implemented new asylum restrictions in June 2024.
CBP increased legal entry appointments through the CBP One app to 1,450 per day.
Border Security Measures
Texas has ramped up border security efforts under Operation Lone Star:
Over 525,800 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 48,500 criminal arrests have been made.
Texas claims to have decreased illegal crossings into the state by over 86%..
The Texas National Guard is conducting mass migration response exercises..
Political and Policy Developments
The Biden administration's asylum restrictions are likely to remain in place indefinitely.
Texas has spent $11 billion on Operation Lone Star since 2021.
Humanitarian Concerns
While overall southwest border deaths decreased by 30% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, Border Patrol still recovered the remains of 560 migrants during the year.
US Border News Articles You May Have Missed:
Recent US Border News Border Security Articles:
Texas Ready for Migrant Border Rush, Governor Says
U.S. Border: Cartel Drugs, Cash, Weapons & Ammo Seized - Kids Still Crossing
Border Battle: Trump & Vance vs Mexican Cartels - Is a "Military Solution" Coming?
Border News: U.S. Border Patrol Employee Killed in Line of Duty in South Texas
Border News: Will Tuesday's Elections Spur a Migrant Rush to the Border?
Recent US Border News Border Culture & History Articles:
Tejano Border Culture: Growing Up in South Texas
The Healer: Legacy of Don Pedro Jaramillo in South Texas
Border People: Los Kineños - Hispanic heart of Nation's Largest Ranch
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Abrazos,
