Border Patrol stops many Chinese immigrants in 2 days
Recently, the Boston Post News network has been closely following a concerning trend in illegal immigration, particularly involving Chinese migrants crossing into the United States. In a shocking development, one Border Patrol Sector reported encountering over 200 Chinese migrants in just two days, surpassing the total number of Chinese migrants encountered in the entire previous fiscal year.
On Thursday, agents encountered 223 migrants, following a notable 262 encounters on Wednesday. This influx of Chinese migrants highlights a significant increase compared to previous years. In Fiscal Year 2021, only 342 Chinese migrants were encountered across the entire southern border. In contrast, the numbers have risen steeply in recent years, with 1,970 encounters in FY 2022, over 24,000 in FY 2023, and already over 24,200 encounters so far in the current fiscal year.
For many of these migrants, the journey to the United States represents a hope for a better future. One migrant expressed, “Once I get to the United States, I know I have to start all over again. But I want to live a good life in the future, and I want my children to be educated well. I strive to take root in the United States as soon as possible.”
However, concerns have been raised by lawmakers regarding potential espionage by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the smuggling of fentanyl into the U.S. It is known that the CCP directs some Chinese nationals to engage in espionage and steal military and economic secrets. Additionally, fentanyl, a dangerous drug often produced in Mexico using Chinese precursors, is smuggled across the border into the United States.
In response to these challenges, border authorities are emphasizing the consequences for individuals entering the U.S. illegally. Despite the enforcement of immigration laws, the majority of Chinese migrants are often released due to China’s lack of cooperation in accepting deportation flights.
At a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing, acting ICE Director Patrick Lechleitner highlighted the difficulties in deporting individuals back to certain countries. China, along with Bhutan and Cambodia, was identified as one of the most challenging countries for repatriation efforts.
While ICE is working with various agencies and the State Department to address these challenges, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced one deportation flight to China after discussions with Chinese officials.
The increasing number of Chinese migrants crossing into the United States raises significant concerns about national security, espionage, and drug smuggling. It also underscores the challenges in deporting individuals back to their home countries, particularly when cooperation is lacking. The Boston Post News network will continue to monitor this developing situation and provide updates on efforts to address these complex issues.
