In recent news, the mission of the Border Patrol has come under scrutiny as the influx of asylum seekers continues to overwhelm their resources. While the focus is on processing these individuals, cartels are taking advantage of the situation elsewhere along the border, introducing dangerous substances such as fentanyl and other hard narcotics into the country. Additionally, these criminal organizations are exploiting the opportunity to bring in individuals with criminal backgrounds, posing a real threat to our communities.
The current fiscal year has seen a record-breaking number of encounters with migrants, surpassing one million already. This number, reached at an unprecedented pace, highlights the magnitude of the challenge faced by Border Patrol. As a result of dealing with this migrant influx, patrolling efforts have been compromised, further exacerbating security concerns.
