Nearly 1 Million Migrants Arrested At Southern Border In FY 19

In fiscal year 2019, migrant arrivals at the US southern border reached nearly 1,000,000, a significant increase from previous years. Acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan highlighted the exploitation of regulatory loopholes by migrants, particularly family units. The year saw a shift from single adults to family units attempting crossings. New initiatives were credited with reducing border encounters by the end of the fiscal year.

What was the percentage increase in migrant arrests at the US southern border in fiscal year 2019 compared to 2014?

• 85%

• 100%

• 72%

• 50%

What factor did acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan cite as a reason for the increase in migrant arrivals?

• Improved economic conditions in the US

• New immigration policies

• Lack of regulation and border access

• Increased border security

What demographic shift was observed in the migrant population attempting to cross the border?

• More single adults

• More unaccompanied minors

• More family units

• More elderly individuals

In which month did the fiscal year 2019 see the peak number of border crossings?

• December

• May

• September

• January

What was attributed to the decrease in border encounters towards the end of fiscal year 2019?

• Economic downturn

• Natural disasters

• Increased deportations

• New initiatives restoring law