Illegal immigrant families exploit 'catch-and-release' loopholes, surge over border at record levels

By Washington Times —— Bio and Archives September 13, 2018

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Illegal immigration across the southwest border surged last month as President Trump’s zero-tolerance effort crumbled, and smugglers and migrant families rushed to take advantage of renewed “catch-and-release” loopholes. Border officials acknowledged a “crisis” as the number of families reached record levels, topping even the worst days of the Obama administration. -- More...