Quebec border crossing sees 263% surge in asylum claims amid intensified US immigration enforcement

The Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing between New York and Quebec has seen a significant 263% increase in asylum claims since July, compared to the same period last year, with Canadian officials processing over 5,500 applications. This unprecedented surge coincides with the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement, including expanded ICE raids and National Guard deployments. While Haitians comprise the largest group of asylum-seekers, a notable trend includes US citizens, primarily American-born children of undocumented parents, seeking refuge in Canada. Despite this influx, many applicants face rejection under the Safe Third Country Agreement unless they can demonstrate close family ties within Canada.

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