Over 200 Migrants, Including 60 Unaccompanied Minors, Cross Texas Border near Eagle Pass

Nov 26, 2024, 02:37 PM

Texas authorities have reported a significant influx of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border at Eagle Pass, including a substantial number of unaccompanied minors as young as two years old. Over the past few days, groups of over 200 individuals have been apprehended, with Texas Department of Public Safety troopers encountering 211 undocumented migrants in Maverick County on Sunday, among them 60 unaccompanied children. A two-year-old girl was found traveling alone, highlighting concerns about the safety and well-being of these minors. Some unaccompanied children reported that smugglers were paid $6,000 to facilitate their entry into the United States. Critics have raised concerns over the vetting process of sponsors by the Department of Health and Human Services, suggesting that insufficient scrutiny could expose children to trafficking and exploitation. The increase in migrant crossings comes ahead of the anticipated inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20th, with some suggesting that migrants are seeking to enter the United States before potential policy changes take effect. The situation has prompted calls for tightened security measures and closer oversight of unaccompanied minors entering the country.