Migrant arrests at the southern border of the US have undergone a significant shift, with a decrease in arrests in Texas and a notable increase in California and Arizona compared to the previous year.
Experts speculate that there are multiple factors contributing to this shift, including stricter enforcement measures in Mexico, Panama, and Colombia. Additionally, Governor Greg Abbott’s recent immigration policies, such as the installation of razor wire and the pending state law, empower Texas state and local police to actively pursue and apprehend undocumented immigrants.
According to Adam Isacson of the Washington Office on Latin America, the sudden change in migration dynamics could be attributed to alterations in smuggling patterns or the spread of information among migrants.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office is pointing the finger at Senate Republicans for hindering advancements in border security.
His spokeswoman, Erin Mellon, said, “In the absence of GOP political courage, CA leads with historic investments, setting an example for the safe, humane border.”
Governor Newsom is talking about a bill that was blocked by Senate Republicans earlier this month. This bipartisan bill aimed to provide funding for comprehensive immigration reforms to tackle the high number of arrivals at the southern border. Due to the bill’s failure, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued a warning that they might have to release thousands of detained immigrants in order to address a budget shortfall of $700 million.
Governor Newsom also expresses his disapproval of Governor Abbott’s policies, which compel immigrants to enter the country through Arizona or California rather than Texas.
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