The Unprecedented Crisis at the Southern Border: A Local Sheriff's Perspective

💥The number of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border has reached unprecedented levels, with over 2.6 million documented cases in the past year.

🚂Illegal immigrants are taking advantage of the major rail lines passing through the county to travel to major cities, often controlling the trains themselves.

🌍The crisis extends beyond just Mexicans crossing the border, with people from various countries, including Honduras and El Salvador, contributing to the influx.

📉The crisis shows no signs of improvement, with the number of illegal immigrants increasing year after year.

👩‍💼The burden of addressing the crisis falls on local law enforcement, who are understaffed and overwhelmed.

How many illegal immigrants enter the US each day?

—In the Del Rio sector alone, over 2,500 illegal immigrants enter every day, resulting in approximately 700,000 illegal crossings in a year.

Is the crisis limited to Mexico?

—No, it is a global crisis, with illegal immigrants coming from countries all over the world.

Are illegal immigrants being sent back to their countries?

—Unfortunately, due to lack of resources, very few illegal immigrants are being sent back, leading to a continuous increase in the number of undocumented individuals.

Is there a solution to this crisis?

—Immediate action is needed to address this issue, including increased border security and effective immigration policies.

How does this crisis impact local communities?

—Local communities are overwhelmed and struggling to cope with the influx of illegal immigrants, which puts a strain on limited resources and increases crime rates.

00:00The video focuses on a local sheriff's perspective on the escalating crisis at the southern border.

00:47Every day, hundreds of people are processed under a bridge, crossing over on trains.

01:16The open border policies have led to an overwhelming influx of illegal immigrants, with over 2.6 million cases in the past year.

01:57Illegal immigrants control trains by manipulating the brake system to pass heat sensors.

03:43The crisis is not limited to Mexico, with people from various countries entering illegally.

06:30Local law enforcement is carrying the burden of the crisis, with limited resources and understaffing.

06:59Over 700,000 illegal crossings occur in a year, overwhelming local communities.

07:32Immediate action is needed to address the escalating crisis at the southern border.