Migrant Apprehensions at the Southwest U.S. Border
Migrant apprehensions along the Southwest U.S. Border with Mexico fell significantly compared to previous years, with a 96% drop in 2024. Texas-based border sectors saw an 89% decrease in apprehensions. The decrease is attributed to aggressive enforcement actions by the Trump administration and Mexico.
Key Points
- 96% decrease in migrant apprehensions compared to 2023
- 89% decrease in Texas-based border sectors
- Aggressive enforcement actions by Trump administration and Mexico contributed to the decrease
Pros
- Significant decrease in migrant apprehensions
- Aggressive enforcement actions led to the decrease
Cons
- Unclear comparison data provided by the White House video