Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Migrant Behavior
Migrants are turning back from attempting to cross the U.S./Mexico border due to increased immigration enforcement operations, resulting in a 96% drop in migrant encounters from last year. Non-government migrant shelters are closing as a result of reduced migrant releases by the Border Patrol.
Key Points
- Migrants turning back due to Trump's mass deportation operations
- 96% drop in migrant encounters from last year
- Non-government migrant shelters closing due to reduced releases
Pros
- Reduced illegal entries along the southwest border
Cons
- Closure of non-government migrant shelters