Morning Wire Record Illegal Border Surge | 6.20.22
Jun 20, 2022
Illegal border crossings are seeing a historic surge, with many migrants coming from unexpected places like Russia and India. In Los Angeles, a high-pressure recall effort against the controversial District Attorney is gathering momentum amid rising crime rates. Meanwhile, Netflix is grappling with significant stock declines and subscriber losses, prompting a reevaluation of its business strategies, including a potential shift to an ad-supported model. The interplay of these topics showcases a turbulent landscape in immigration, law enforcement, and entertainment.
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Record Illegal Border Crossings
- Illegal immigration attempts hit a record high of nearly 240,000 in May, exceeding April's record.
- Notably, there's a surge from unexpected countries like Russia, India, and Turkey, potentially due to Title 42 loopholes.
Shifting Demographics of Illegal Immigration
- While traditionally most illegal immigrants come from Central America, there's a recent spike from Asian and Middle Eastern countries.
- May saw increases of 102% from Russia, 55% from India, and 51% from Turkey.
Recall Efforts Against Progressive Prosecutors
- LA DA George Gascon faces a recall attempt for his lenient policies amid rising crime.
- This follows the successful recall of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin, signaling a potential trend against progressive prosecutors.