Illegal Migration Surge Overwhelming Border Operations

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amidst a surge in illegal migration, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations announced the resumption of operations at key locations, effective Jan. 4, 2024:

  • In Eagle Pass, Texas, vehicular processing will recommence at Eagle Pass International Bridge 1 at 7 a.m. local time.
  • San Ysidro’s Pedestrian West operations in San Diego, California, are set to resume at 6 a.m. local time.
  • The Lukeville Port of Entry operations in Lukeville, Arizona, will resume at 6 a.m. local time.
  • In Nogales, Arizona, the Morely Gate border crossing operations are slated to recommence at 10 a.m. local time.

Emphasizing a commitment to border security, CBP underscored the necessity of adapting operational strategies to address the evolving situation. The agency pledged to prioritize enforcement measures against noncitizens utilizing unauthorized pathways or processes, highlighting the significance of lawful channels such as scheduling appointments via CBP One™. Resources will be deployed to tackle individuals lacking a legal basis for remaining in the United States.

CBP urged the traveling public to monitor operational status and Port of Entry wait times via the provided link.

For further updates or inquiries, please refer to the provided link.

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