A train in Mexico, operating on the BNSF railway system, was recently spotted carrying hundreds of migrants traveling towards the U.S. border. The train, documented by Fox News, departed from Irapuato in central Mexico and is headed towards Monterrey, before reaching its final destination, Piedras Negras. This border city sits opposite Eagle Pass, Texas, a region already experiencing high migrant traffic.
Eagle Pass, a focal point for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, braces for an additional influx of migrants from this train. The surge in migrant numbers has already led to a temporary suspension and reduction in processing at certain Texas and Arizona border points, including the Eagle Pass International Bridge 1. Additionally, vehicle processing at the Lukeville, Arizona, crossing has been reduced, where extensive migrant lineups were recently witnessed.
The Tucson Sector of the Border Patrol announced a significant increase in migrant apprehensions and drug seizures, highlighting the escalating border crisis. In just one month, this sector apprehended 58,000 illegal immigrants and seized considerable amounts of fentanyl, along with numerous human smuggling events.
Amidst this situation, Chicago’s Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson has controversially attributed the migrant crisis to “right-wing extremism.” Johnson accuses right-wing forces of deliberately targeting cities run by Democrats and people of color. This sentiment echoes earlier accusations by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for sending illegal immigrants to various “sanctuary cities” across the country, including those led by black mayors. Abbott, in his defense, stated that his actions are directed towards cities that provide sanctuary and do not report migrants for deportation.
As darkness descends on Lukeville AZ nearly a thousand illegal aliens have crossed the border and turned themselves over to Border Patrol. Where are these people going? Numerous countries other than Mexico are crossing. Here is another video. Crying children can be heard.… pic.twitter.com/bFUtzf4Eip
— John Fabbricatore (@JohnE_Fabb) November 26, 2023
This unfolding scenario reflects the complex and politically charged nature of the migrant crisis in the U.S., with sanctuary cities facing increasing pressure and criticism from various political factions.
