SE Valley Times

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs recently took to the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, to direct his attention toward the intensifying border crisis. Recently, the crisis has had a profound impact within the state of Arizona.

"The numbers from the frontlines don't lie: our border is in crisis," Biggs said.

In May, the expiration of Title 42, a measure implemented during the COVID pandemic to curb border crossings, led to its replacement by Title 8, the pre-existing border control policy. Title 8 subjects those who cross illegally to fines of up to $250 and imprisonment for six months to two years per attempt. It also introduces provisions such as requiring border crossers to schedule appointments for asylum applications, welcoming up to 30,000 individuals from Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba each month with U.S. sponsors, expediting processing, deploying up to 1,500 active-duty military personnel to assist Border Patrol, expanding migrant holding centers, establishing processing centers in other countries for legal crossings, and more, according to NBC News.

Despite the enforcement of Title 8, dissatisfaction prevails over the current border situation, as lawmakers consistently voice concerns about inadequate border control and an escalating crisis. Currently, in Tucson, Arizona, the daily influx of migrants has surged to around 1,900, marking a staggering 134% increase from June's average of 812. This includes the presence of substantial groups, raising officials' apprehensions about the potential involvement of smugglers. The communities of Lukeville and Ajo in Arizona are also facing challenges in accommodating migrants, leading to a situation where many are left outdoors due to overcrowded facilities, especially in the face of temperatures exceeding 110 degrees, according to CBS News.

"As we predicted, numbers have skyrocketed," wrote Border Patrol Union on the X platform. "We're at 6k arrests & 1k known escapes daily. Where is Biden's MSM? Breathless coverage of the temporary "drop" from historic highs that went on for 2+ years & now they've disappeared. A modern master class on how propagandism works."