Final rush: Illegal migrants make a dash to cross border before Trump takes office and orders crackdown

In the early hours after Donald Trump’s 2024 election win, more than 100 illegal migrants rushed to cross the US-Mexico border at Eagle Pass, Texas, before Trump could enact stricter immigration policies. The group, mainly from Central and South America, along with a few from Africa, waded through the Rio Grande River into the US. Border Patrol intercepted them, including several unaccompanied children who were quickly wrapped in mylar blankets.

Trump’s Border Security Promise

Trump’s victory speech promised immediate actions to secure the southern border, including mass deportations. He stated that while the US welcomes legal immigration, it is critical to ensure that borders are secured. His commitment to border security has sparked fear among some migrant groups, who are rushing to enter the country before these policies take effect.

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Rising Migration Numbers

Under the Biden administration, the US saw a record number of migrant encounters, surpassing 10 million, with over 2.2 million illegal crossings in 2022 alone. Now, with Trump's victory, a new migrant caravan of 3,000 people has formed in southern Mexico, hoping to cross before Trump's tough policies are implemented.

Trump’s Border Policies and Migrant Reactions

As Trump's tough stance on illegal immigration takes center stage, migrants are attempting to get into the US before the policies are enacted. With significant concerns over future border crackdowns, this new wave of migration is racing against the clock to secure entry.

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FAQs:

Why are migrants rushing to cross the border before Trump takes office?
Migrants are trying to enter the US before Donald Trump enacts tougher immigration policies, including mass deportations and stricter border control measures, which he has promised to implement after his 2024 victory.

How many migrants crossed the border in Eagle Pass, Texas?
Over 100 migrants, mostly from Central and South America, along with two from Africa, crossed into the US near Eagle Pass, Texas, just hours after Trump’s victory in the 2024 election.