Surge of Migrant Crossings in Swanton Sector

Record-shattering surge of migrant crossings in the Swanton Sector with over 2,700 migrants apprehended in July. A 200% increase from the previous year. Most migrants are not looking to surrender but attempting to sneak into the U.S. interior.

Migrant Encounters at the Southwest Border

The Tucson Sector has reclaimed the number-one spot for migrant encounters along the southwest border with Mexico, with approximately 7,400 apprehensions of migrants illegally crossing the border. San Diego Sector fell to second place with over 6,000 apprehensions. Border Patrol officials are reporting a marked decrease in migrant apprehensions along the entire southwest border.

U.S. Border Patrol Migrant Apprehensions

U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly 140,000 migrants in March, almost the same as February. Total for the first six months of FY24 is over 1,034,000. Tucson Sector had the highest number of apprehensions in March.

National Security Concerns at U.S.-Canada Border

Sen. Marco Rubio discusses national security concerns at U.S.-Canada border amid unprecedented surge in apprehensions. House Republicans sound alarm over 114% increase in apprehensions along northern border. Border Patrol agents apprehend 4,772 subjects in first four months of FY2024. Concerns raised about individuals on terror watchlist crossing northern border and spike in drug smuggling.

Migrant Apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico Border

The number of migrants illegally crossing the southwest border has surpassed one million in less than six months of Fiscal Year 24, putting the Biden administration on pace for over two million apprehensions for the third consecutive year.

Border Patrol Apprehension Statistics

Border Patrol agents apprehended over 902,000 migrants who illegally crossed into the US between ports of entry in the first five months of FY24, a slight decrease from FY23 but a 12% increase over FY22. Texas-based sectors saw a 28% decrease due to increased enforcement efforts, while Tucson and San Diego sectors experienced significant increases.