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.