New data released Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) show migrant arrivals at ports of entry along the southern border in April as the Biden administration pushes through a phone-based immigration program. increased by about 25% from May to May.
The number of immigrants surged from about 28,000 in April to about 35,000 in May. according to to CBP data. The Biden administration is increasingly urging immigrants to use a phone application known as CBP One to book entry into U.S. ports along the southern border, following the end of Title 42 on May 11. Encourage. (Related: Exclusive: Romanians who entered the US illegally are suspected of committing crimes across the country)
In May, 28,696 migrants showed up at the port for CBP One appointments. according to to CBP.
CLINT, TEXAS – JUNE 26: A sign at the U.S. Border Patrol where a lawyer reported that detained immigrant children were held starving and unbathed on June 26, 2019 in Clint, Texas. is listed. Nearly 100 children were sent back to troubled institutions yesterday after 249 children were expelled a few days ago. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner John Sanders has submitted his resignation following the scandal. (Photo credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The Biden administration claims that the use of such programs has reduced illegal immigration.
“As a result of our comprehensive planning and preparedness efforts, encounters along the Southwest border have decreased significantly since we returned to full Title 8 immigration enforcement on May 12. We are implementing our plan. We continue to expand access to lawful pathways and processes while prohibiting illegal crossings.We will continue to monitor changing encounter trends and adjust our response as necessary.” Troy A. Miller, senior official in the CBP Director’s duties, said. statement Tuesday.
“At the same time, CBP continued to focus on its national and economic security missions this month, managing passenger numbers to coincide with the start of the summer travel season, and increasing the number of dangerous drug seizures compared to April. 10% increase,” Miller said.
In a previous interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation, former CBP acting director Mark Morgan called the Biden administration’s claims of success with its new program to eliminate illegal immigration a “shell game.”
“It’s bullshit,” Morgan said at the time, adding: “We’re still in the middle of the worst border security crisis of our lifetime that they’ve caused and they’re trying to claim victory.
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