June 20th 2024.
In May, the number of people arrested by Border Patrol agents for illegally crossing into the United States decreased, making it the third lowest month since President Biden took office. Interestingly, the latest figures released on Thursday show an even steeper decline in encounters with migrants in the past two weeks, after the president announced new rules that restrict asylum.
For the White House, these numbers are likely a welcome relief as they have been under pressure to demonstrate control over the southern border, which has been a major concern for voters. However, it's worth noting that the number of people attempting to cross the border is constantly fluctuating and depends on various factors such as conditions in other countries and the actions of smugglers who profit from global migration.
According to a news release by Customs and Border Protection, there were 117,900 arrests made by Border Patrol agents in May for people entering the country through unauthorized crossing points. This is a 9% decrease from the previous month. In addition, preliminary data since President Biden's announcement on June 4th shows a significant 25% drop in arrests.
Troy A. Miller, the acting head of CBP, acknowledged the positive impact of their enforcement efforts in reducing encounters at the southwest border. However, he also pointed out that the current state of the immigration system is not equipped to handle the ongoing situation.
It's also worth noting that the U.S. has benefited from the efforts of Mexican authorities in preventing migrants from making their way to the border. This has been a result of their aggressive enforcement on their side of the border.
These figures are just a small part of the range of data that CBP releases monthly, which includes information on immigration, trade, and drug seizures. The numbers related to immigration are particularly important as they are closely monitored during this time of intense political scrutiny over who is entering the country and whether the Biden administration is effectively addressing the situation.
Immigration has been a top concern for voters, with many feeling that President Biden has not been doing enough to secure the country's borders. On the other hand, former President Donald Trump, who is expected to be the Republican nominee for president, has made immigration a central issue in his campaign by promising to deport a large number of people who are in the country illegally and implementing other strict measures to control immigration.
After President Biden's announcement to restrict asylum access at the southern border, there has been opposition and legal challenges claiming that it is no different from a similar policy put in place by President Trump.
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