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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.