Rush of immigrants flee US, crossing into Canada illegally
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. - Authorities are tracking a sharp rise in the number of immigrants going to Quebec from Vermont and New York, many willing to face arrest for a new life. In fact, the illegal crossings happen so often now, Canadian authorities are nearly constantly parked on the other side waiting for those who take the risk.
In the small town of Champlain in Northern New York lies Roxham Road. A sign labels it a dead end, but for many, it's a new start.
"Yesterday, there was a guy with a duffle bag walking that way," Geno Ramirez said.
Residents who live here say the dirt drive is increasingly becoming a destination for immigrants seeking asylum in Canada. Footprints are seen crossing over the snowbanks next to the border marking and leading to the other side.
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