The number of immigrants crossing the southwest border illegally between ports of entry rose to 1 million in less than the first six months of fiscal year 24, according to an unofficial Border Patrol report reviewed by Breitbart Texas. exceeded the level of This milestone marks the third year in a row that the Biden administration has apprehended more than 2 million immigrants.
Breitbart Texas reviewed unofficial Border Patrol reports showing the number of migrants apprehended for crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally passed the 1 million mark by March 25th. has become clear. Just over 1 million immigrants were apprehended in the first six months of the 24th fiscal year, which began on October 1, 2023, compared to the same period last year when agents arrested nearly 1.057 million immigrants. Slightly less. This pace is also slightly below the pace set in the record-breaking 2022 report, when more than 2.2 million immigrants were arrested.
The Tucson area continues to lead the nine border patrol districts in the Southwest, apprehending about 301,000 migrants in the first six months of this year. This is an increase of over 167% over the same period last year.
Del Rio remains the second-largest region with approximately 184,000 immigrants, although this is a slight decrease from the same period last year. Following this, the San Diego division reportedly arrested approximately 153,000 immigrants, and the El Paso division apprehended approximately 121,000 immigrants.
The Del Rio and El Paso sectors fell 6% and 47%, respectively, while the San Diego sector rose more than 76%.
Migrant insecurity rates continue to increase in the Swanton area on the northern border. In the first six months of this fiscal year, the sector has reported more than 110% year-on-year growth.
Randy Clark He is a 32-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol. Prior to his retirement, he served as Division Chief of Law Enforcement Operations and directed operations for nine Border Patrol stations within the Del Rio, Texas area. Follow him on Twitter @RandyClarkBBTX.
bob price He is an associate editor and senior news contributor on the Breitbart Texas Border Team. He is an original member of the Breitbart Texas team.Price is a regular panelist on Fox 26 Houston What is your point? sunday morning talk show.He is also the president of blue wonder cancer care products.
