Border Bottleneck in Lukeville Deepens Humanitarian Crisis for Migrants

The influx of migrants in remote areas has precipitated a humanitarian crisis where asylum-seekers face heightened risks and diminished aid, with the border crossing closure hampering relief efforts.

• Closing Lukeville Port of Entry denies Arizonans easiest access to Puerto Peñasco beaches.

• The move antagonizes voters Biden needs to win Arizona in 2024 reelection bid.

• Migration influx overwhelms the border, but closing crossings fails to address root problems.

Hundreds of migrants are waiting to be processed at the Lukeville Port of Entry. Source: AZFam…