A new monthly record for illegal crossings was set at the U.S.-Mexico border in November, according to numbers released by Customs and Border Protection.
CBP numbers released on Friday show that they recorded 242,418 encounters last month, the highest November ever and the third highest monthly total overall. The surge comes as Republicans press President Joe Biden to secure the border and Texas moves to start arresting illegal immigrants.
“CBP continues to execute its important mission to protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity by implementing operational plans, surging personnel and decompressing areas along the southwest border while processing and vetting migrants who are encountered humanely, safely, and efficiently, consistent with our laws,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy…
