Since FY2021, the share of encounters occurring at official ports of entry has jumped from about 15% to nearly 50% in FY2024. This reflects policy‑driven channeling of would‑be crossers into CBP One appointments and parole programs, changing the optics from between‑ports 'crossings' to at‑port 'encounters' while still resulting in large interior releases. The shift raises distinct vetting and aviation‑security issues versus traditional illegal entries.
— If migration flows are being structurally redirected through official gates, policymakers and media must update how they measure, secure, and communicate border control and screening effectiveness.
2025.10.07
60% relevant
The article’s core claim hinges on large-scale use of parole programs (e.g., CBP One scheduling, country-specific processes, and border releases) that route entrants through official ports and administrative pathways, contributing to the recent shift from between‑ports crossings to at‑port encounters.
2024.10.24
100% relevant
The factsheet’s claim that 'nearly half' of FY2024 encounters were at ports of entry (vs ~15% in FY2021), tied to CBP One and CHNV parole program volumes and an OIG warning about TSA vetting limits.
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