Far Right Forces Are Attempting to Generate a National Emergency at the Border

Since the end of 2020 there has been an increase in attempted immigration, but this should not be coded as a “crisis.” Immigration rates fluctuate based on different factors. Since 2000, for instance, attempted crossings went from a high of 1.6 million to a low of 300,000 by 2017 — an 80 percent decline. The recent rise in refugees attempting to enter the U.S. — reaching a high point of 2.5...

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