Staff Reports
On Sunday, around 1,000 individuals who were not authorized to enter the country made an attempt to cross the Paso del Norte International Bridge, leading to the temporary closure of public access by both the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Mexican military for several hours. The CBP took measures to resolve the situation by setting up barricades and deploying officers in riot gear to prevent these violators from crossing the border.
BREAKING: Our contact in Juarez, MX tells us a massive group of at least 1,000 migrants just attempted to rush a port of entry in El Paso in an effort to get into the United States. Video shows them pushing past the Mexican side of Paso Del Norte bridge. Awaiting CBP comment. pic.twitter.com/lxriIB3TSm
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) March 12, 2023
The El Paso-Juarez region sees a significant number of American and Mexican citizens who use the Paso del Norte International Bridge to enter and exit both countries legally. However, it appears that some unauthorized individuals tried to exploit this system for their own benefit. Despite the Biden administration's efforts to streamline the process using the CBP One app, many migrants remain stuck in Mexico, unable to secure appointments to enter through official ports. The situation indicates that these illegal immigrants were eager to bypass the legal procedure, displaying impatience and disregard for due process.
BREAKING: Another video from our contact showing this massive migrant group trying to rush Paso Del Norte bridge in El Paso in an attempt to get into the United States. pic.twitter.com/q9v2myX333
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) March 12, 2023
NEW: This is the bilateral show of force that dispersed the huge group of migrants trying to rush a port of entry in El Paso today. Two lines of Mexican military, then on the US side, physical barriers, barbed wire, and a skirmish line of CBP officers in crowd control gear. pic.twitter.com/YPaNBUhQhu
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) March 13, 2023
The reasons behind the attempted mass crossing on Sunday remain uncertain, although it's plausible that the group comprised individuals who had grown weary of waiting in Mexico. Nonetheless, this does not justify their disregard for the laws of the United States or their efforts to trespass into the country unlawfully. The prompt and courageous actions of CBP officials and the Mexican military led to the successful resolution of the situation, preventing any harm to legal immigrants or American citizens seeking to cross the border.
It is imperative that the Biden administration acknowledges the gravity of this crisis and takes decisive steps to fortify our borders. The surge of unauthorized individuals attempting to circumvent the lawful system not only undermines the efforts of those who comply with the law but also poses a risk to our national security. It's high time to prioritize the well-being of American citizens by guaranteeing the safety and protection of our borders.
