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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Texas Borders, Still Full

Yes, it seems that the Texas border is still facing a high number of migrant crossings, despite the efforts of the state and federal authorities to deter and manage them. According to the web search results, the Texas border has seen nearly 400,000 migrant encounters this year, many of whom are from Haiti, Venezuela, and other countries1 Some of the factors that contribute to the influx of migrants are the end of Title 42, a COVID-era policy that limited asylum claims, the word-of-mouth or social media messages that the border is open, and the economic and political crises in the migrants’ home countries

The situation at the Texas border has caused various challenges and controversies, such as the closure of some ports of entry, the overcrowding and inhumane conditions of the makeshift camps, the aggressive tactics of some law enforcement officers, and the political and public backlash against the Biden administration and the Texas governor  The US government and its partners are trying to address the crisis by providing humanitarian assistance, expediting the processing and removal of migrants, increasing the border security and cooperation, and supporting the diplomatic and development efforts in the region

However, the Texas border crisis is not likely to be resolved soon, as the root causes of migration are complex and deep-rooted, and the solutions are limited and contested. The Texas border may continue to see more migrants arriving in the coming months, as the weather improves and the demand for labor increases Therefore, the Texas border remains a hot spot for migration, humanitarian, and security issues

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