Border Crossings Surge in North America, Prompting Calls for Assistance.

The number of illegal border crossings from Canada into the northeast U.S. has increased tenfold in the last five months, with about 2,000 migrants crossing compared to just 200 in the same period last year. The migrants, mainly from Mexico, can travel to Canada without visas before crossing illegally into the U.S. to reunite with their families. Local law enforcement is calling for more U.S. Border Patrol manpower to help with rescues and deter migration. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has asked for increased enforcement or more authority for state police to patrol the border.