Decrease in Illegal Migrant Crossings at San Diego Border
Significant decrease in illegal migrant encounters and arrests at the San Diego border due to federal actions and military presence.
Key Points
- Arrests decreased from over 1,200 per day to 30-40 per day
- Border Patrol reports 95% reduction in San Diego crossings
- Migrant processing facility near San Diego shut down due to drop in apprehensions
Pros
- Decrease in illegal migrant encounters and arrests
- Positive impact of federal actions and military presence at the border
Cons
- Potential challenges for humanitarian groups refocusing efforts