Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a record number of migrants crossing the Canadian border into the U.S., with a recent change in Canadian immigration policies potentially impacting this trend positively.
Key Points
Record number of migrants apprehended in FY23 and FY24.
Migrants are attempting to enter the U.S. undetected.
Change in Canadian immigration policies allowing easier access to Canada for migrants.
Pros
Recent change in Canadian immigration policies may help reduce the number of migrants crossing into the U.S.
Cons
Unprecedented surge in undocumented migrants apprehended by Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents.