Decrease in U.S.-Mexico Border Crossings

SOURCE www.npr.org
Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April, attributed to increased enforcement in Mexico. San Diego became the busiest Border Patrol sector, with a decline in arrests since December. President Biden sees a decrease in arrests as positive news.

Key Points

  • Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April
  • San Diego became the busiest Border Patrol sector, replacing Tucson, Arizona
  • Enforcement efforts and cooperation with other countries led to lower numbers
  • Entry granted to 41,400 people in April through an online appointment app called CBP One

Pros

  • Decrease in illegal border crossings
  • Increased enforcement in Mexico and cooperation with other countries
  • Decline in arrests since December, a positive trend for President Biden

Cons

  • Historically high number of arrests in April
  • Challenges still exist in managing the border
  • Issue continues to be a key concern for the administration