Record Number of Migrant Apprehensions in Swanton Sector

Border Patrol agents in the Swanton Sector apprehended a record-setting 3,309 migrants in June, making it the fifth-busiest U.S. Border Patrol sector. The sector covers the Canadian border with Vermont, New Hampshire, and eastern New York.

Increase in Migrant Apprehensions at U.S.-Canada Border

The Swanton Sector of the U.S.-Canada border has seen a significant increase in migrant apprehensions, with over 3,300 migrants arrested in June, up by 420% compared to last year. Year-to-date arrests are up nearly 190% over the same period last year.

Biden Administration's Border Security

ABC News' Martha Raddatz confronts Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration's failure to secure the border, highlighting the increase in migrant apprehensions despite previous assurances of success.

Migrant Apprehensions in Tucson Sector

Migrant apprehensions in the Tucson Sector increased, reaching nearly 8,000 in a week before President Biden's immigration executive order announcement. The order sets a limit on daily migrant crossings when it reaches 2,500 per day on a seven-day average.

Border Security and Immigration Concerns

A Turkish migrant who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into the United States expressed concern about lack of security and background checks, stating that Americans have a right to be worried about who is entering the country.

Border Patrol Apprehensions in San Diego Sector

San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly 9,000 migrants last week, making it the busiest sector for the second consecutive week. They seized a significant amount of drugs, money, and weapons during these apprehensions.

Mexican Immigration Crackdown near Juarez

Mexican immigration officials are rounding up migrants near Juarez and sending them back to southern Mexico, possibly as part of a political ploy. The move may impact migrant apprehensions in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector.

Increased Migrant Apprehensions in Swanton Sector

Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents along the Canadian border in the U.S. have experienced a significant increase in migrant apprehensions, with over 4,000 migrants apprehended in the first five months of FY24, marking a 110% increase over the previous year.