Biden's Border Strategy Tested as Migrant Crossings Surge

The number of migrants apprehended after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally has surged to near-record levels in September, posing a significant challenge to the Biden administration's migration strategy. Border Patrol agents apprehended approximately 140,000 migrants in the first 20 days of September, averaging about 6,900 each day, a 60% increase from July. The administration's policies aimed at discouraging unauthorized entries, such as redirecting migrants to legal migration programs and imposing stricter asylum rules, have not been effective in curbing the influx. The spike in migration has strained federal and local resources, leading to overcrowding in facilities and impacting cities like New York. The Biden administration has announced plans to increase deportations and send additional troops to the southern border for logistical support.