The Strained U.S. Immigration System: A Serious Challenge at the Southern Border

The U.S. immigration system is strained and unable to handle the record number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, with agents encountering over 10,000 migrants a day. The surge is attributed to a combination of factors, including post-pandemic economic disparities, failed states, corruption, violence, climate issues, and persecution. The asylum system, designed for individual cases, is struggling to handle the influx of group arrivals, leading to a backlog of over a million asylum cases waiting to be processed. Experts suggest the need for additional pathways and a comprehensive conversation on how immigration fits into America's future.