In a stunning announcement, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that the number of migrant encounters at the US southern border reached a record-breaking 302,000 in the month of December. This figure surpasses the previous record set in September and marks the first time that encounters have exceeded the 300,000 mark. These staggering numbers arrive amidst a tense political climate, as House Republicans forge ahead with the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
The news of the record-breaking encounters raises concerns about the ongoing situation at the US-Mexico border. The influx of migrants has been a hot-button issue, particularly in light of the upcoming elections. The House Homeland Security Committee is set to present two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas, further fueling the already intense debate.
