March 23, 2023 6:10 PM
Published March 23, 2023 7:58 PM
U.S. authorities transferring migrants entering through Canada to El Paso Sector
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection said groups of recently apprehended migrants in the Canadian-U.S. Border have been transferred to the El Paso Sector.
Migrants are being flown to different sectors in Texas to help address a rise in illegal border crossings through Canada, as first reported by Reuters.
According to CBP, there were 34 Mexican nationals on the flights from the Swanton Sector to El Paso.
"These transfers are done to decompress facilities and better utilize resources and personnel," said CBP spokeswoman Yolanda Choates.
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said the Mexican nationals are then deported back to their country.
https://kvia.com/news/2023/03/23/u-s-authorities-transferring-migrants-entering-canada-to-el-paso-sector/