Arrests of Chinese immigrants illegally crossing US-Mexico border jumps 1,230% in January
Border Patrol agents stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border saw an astounding increase in Chinese citizens arrested attempting to enter the country il...
Border Patrol agents stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border saw an astounding increase in Chinese citizens arrested attempting to enter the country illegally in January compared to a year ago. In January 2022, federal law enforcement agents apprehended 80 illegal immigrants who were citizens of China. Last month, agents captured 1,064 Chinese immigrants at the southern border — a 1,230% increase year over year. Half of all Chinese arrests this year, 528, were made in southeastern California's El Centro region, one of nine sectors designated by the federal government.