Thousands of migrants are risking their lives in a bid to get into the United States amid a recent surge in illegal migration. Men, women and children are taking their chances for a new life by clambering aboard the top of freight trains in a bid to reach the United States. Large numbers of migrants continue to overwhelm officials as they pour into Texas border towns. Some migrants are waiting for days next to train tracks in a bid to take their opportunity. The Biden administration recently announced temporary protective status to half-a-million Venezuelans already in the US.
Thousands of migrants are risking their lives in a bid to get into the United States amid a recent surge in illegal migration.
Men, women and children are taking their chances for a new life by clambering aboard the top of freight trains in a bid to reach the United States.Some migrants are waiting for days next to train tracks in a bid to take their opportunity. The Biden administration recently announced temporary protective status to half-a-million Venezuelans already in the US.
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