The total number of encounters in the Grand Forks sector in 2024 dropped compared to 2023, but a majority of those encounters involved cross-border traffic.
In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.
The U.S. government is deploying 1,500 troops to the southern border, with plans for more, as Border Patrol focuses on efficiency amid rising concerns from locals and advocates.