Overview

• There was a 33% rise in migrant encounters at the US-Mexico border in July compared to June.
• The increase was driven mainly by more families and children crossing, especially in Arizona.
• Total 2022 crossings are still lower than the record highs in 2021 under the Trump administration.
• The Biden administration aims to reduce crossings through new asylum rules and deportations.
• Ports of entry also saw a sharp rise in legal migrant processing, aided by technology like the CBP One app.