On the ground look from Eagle Pass, Texas, as illegal border crossings remain historically low
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Illegal border crossings at Eagle Pass, Texas, remain historically low due to Trump administration policies.
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CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported from Eagle Pass, Texas, on the historically low rates of illegal border crossings. This on-the-ground look confirms recent data indicating the Trump administration is maintaining these reduced crossing numbers at the U.S.-Mexico border. The sustained low levels of illegal crossings signify the ongoing impact of current White House border policies. This report provides a direct observation of the situation at a critical border point.
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