Surge in Middle Eastern 'Special Interest Aliens' at Southern Border: Latest Data Revealed

Internal Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data leaked to Fox News reveals that thousands of "special interest aliens" from Middle Eastern countries have been arrested by Border Patrol agents attempting to cross the U.S. southern border illegally since 2021. The data shows encounters with nationals from Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Syria, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Pakistan, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Mauritania. The numbers do not include those who have evaded detection or information on removals or releases. Border Patrol agents have concerns about vetting individuals from special interest countries due to the lack of available criminal history data. The U.S. is currently facing a surge in migrant numbers at the southern border, with September marking a new monthly record. The Department of Homeland Security warns of potential security threats and the exploitation of the elevated flow by terrorists and criminal actors. The Biden administration recently waived federal regulations to build a border wall in South Texas, citing the need to prevent unlawful entries.