Surge in migrants seeking to cross Mexico border poses challenge for Biden
by Joan E Greve in Washington and agencies from on (#5F68F)
Number increased to levels not seen since before the pandemic as president works to undo Trump's hardline immigration policies
The number of migrant children and families seeking to cross the US-Mexico border has increased to levels not seen since before the coronavirus pandemic - a challenge for Joe Biden as he works to undo the hardline immigration policies of predecessor Donald Trump.
Statistics released Wednesday by US customs and border protection (CBP) showed the number of children and families increased by more than 100% between January and February.
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