Republican lawmakers are seeking to meet with border czar Tom Homan to address overlooked issues on the northern border, highlighting the rise in encounters and security concerns.
Key Points
Northern border encounters rose nearly 82% in FY2024
Increased focus on securing the northern border to decrease illegal crossings
Pros
Efforts to address security concerns on the northern border
Increased awareness of immigration issues at the northern border
Cons
Unprecedented rise in migrant encounters at the northern border