Border Crisis Escalates as Migrants Flood Processing Centers and National Guard is Deployed

Hundreds of migrants, including asylum-seekers from Mexico, Latin America, Afghanistan, and India, are crossing the US-Mexico border in Arizona, overwhelming border agents who lack the resources to patrol and apprehend those who evade capture. Most migrants surrender to officers to claim asylum and are allowed to stay temporarily while being processed. The surge in crossings has strained border enforcement, with limited agents available to handle the large influx. The situation has prompted concerns about drug smuggling and has led to the closure of ports of entry, causing disruptions to international trade and long wait times for commuters. Law enforcement officials are calling for increased federal resources and tougher measures at the border.