IMMIGRATION
DHS: Migrant encounters still down in June
by: Julian Resendiz
Posted: Jul 18, 2023 / 07:09 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 18, 2023 / 07:13 PM CDT
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – More than 107,000 migrants crossed the Southwest border without authorization in June, either coming between lawful ports of entry of showing up at the ports without an appointment, federal officials said. Another 38,000 presented themselves at the ports to claim asylum after securing appointments online.
The combined 144,607 migrant encounters in June represent a 30% decrease from last May and the lowest totals since President Biden’s first full month in office back in February 2021, according to data released late Tuesday by Department of Homeland Security agencies.
Some officials attributed the decrease to deterrents to illegal migration such as loss of future immigration benefits under Title 8 authority, and to increased admission of foreigners who petition for asylum appointments through the CBP One app.
“Our sustained efforts to enforce consequences under our longstanding Title 8 authorities, combined with expanding access to lawful pathways and processes, have driven the number of migrant encounters along the Southwest border to their lowest levels in more than two years,” said Troy A. Miller, U.S. Customs and Border Protection acting commissioner.
https://www.borderreport.com/immigration/dhs-migrant-encounters-still-down-in-june/
