Unprecedented Surge of Migrants at U.S. Southern Border: The Reasons

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Unprecedented Surge of Migrants at U.S. Southern Border: The Reasons
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The U.S. Southern border is experiencing historic numbers of migrants, with over 2.4 million people arriving in the past year. Migrants, including families and asylum seekers, are waiting for months to request asylum, leading to desperation and consideration of crossing the border without papers. Republicans blame the Biden administration's immigration policies, while Biden aims to enforce border security while expanding legal avenues for entry. Migrants believe life in the U.S. is getting harder, but they still hope for a better future.

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