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Back in the United States, the influx of migrants threatens to overwhelm local resources. New York City, for example, has begun to deport or turn away undocumented arrivals due to capacity limits, with officials warning that the city cannot afford to accommodate everyone. The National Border Patrol Council estimates that over 2.4 million people crossed illegally last year, including nearly 24,000 from China alone.
Recent political rhetoric from figures like Texas Governor Greg Abbott and former President Donald Trump has fueled stricter border policies. Trump, now a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has vowed to ramp up deportations and border enforcement, framing the border crisis as a result of lax immigration laws and an open border.