"Record 300K Migrant Crossings at U.S. Southern Border in December 2023"

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its December 2023 operational statistics, highlighting efforts to enforce immigration laws, manage migration, and facilitate lawful trade and travel. The agency reported over 300,000 encounters along the southwest border, with a significant decrease in January. CBP emphasized the dangers of attempting to cross the border unlawfully and the importance of using lawful pathways. Additionally, CBP continues to address forced labor concerns, intellectual property rights violations, and agricultural threats, while leveraging technology to streamline travel and trade processes.