Decrease in Border Patrol Encounters with Migrants

SOURCE www.npr.org
Border patrol encounters with migrants have decreased by 40% after new asylum restrictions took effect, with Mexico also increasing enforcement. Biden administration claims success in reducing crossings, but analysts warn deterrence policies alone do not work in the long run.

Key Points

  • New asylum restrictions led to a 40% decrease in border encounters
  • Mexico also increased enforcement to stop migrants heading north
  • Biden administration claims success in reducing crossings
  • Analysts warn that deterrence policies alone are not effective in the long run

Pros

  • Decrease in unauthorized border crossings by 40%
  • Increased expedited removals and repatriation flights

Cons

  • Deterrence policies may not be a long-term solution to undocumented immigration