Number of Migrants at Southern Border Drops, But Expected to Rise Again
Overview
- The number of migrants crossing illegally into the U.S. from Mexico has declined recently but is expected to increase again.
- New U.S. policies and legal issues may have temporarily deterred migrants from crossing.
- Enforcement at Mexico's and Guatemala's borders has made it harder for migrants to reach the U.S. border.
- The root causes driving migration have not changed, and more migrants are still traveling north.
- Some migrants may risk danger or death to reach the U.S. even with tightened border controls.