Record High Migrant Encounters at Southern Border in October Despite Slight Decrease from September

Biden Administration's Deportation Flights to Venezuela Lead to Decrease in Encounters; Republicans Criticize Border Policies

October saw a record high of migrant encounters at the southern border with over 240,000 people encountered.
Despite a slight decrease from September's numbers, October's figures remain historically high.
The Biden administration's resumption of deportation flights to Venezuela has reportedly led to a 65% decrease in southwest border encounters of Venezuelans in the second half of October.
Republicans have criticized the Biden administration's border policies, blaming them for the ongoing migrant crisis.
The Biden administration has requested $14 billion for border operations, arguing that comprehensive immigration reform and more funding are needed to fix a 'broken' system.