About 5,000 Migrant Children Are Currently In CBP Custody

The video discusses the challenges faced by CBP in transferring unaccompanied migrant children to HHS custody due to capacity issues exacerbated by COVID-19. The Biden administration is working to expand facilities and address root causes like violence and poverty. Political reactions vary, with Republicans criticizing the rollback of Trump-era policies. Migration trends show seasonal increases, with a significant rise in unaccompanied children at the border. The pandemic affected 2020 trends, but numbers are rising again.

What is the main reason CBP has struggled to transfer unaccompanied children to HHS within 72 hours?

• Lack of transportation

• Insufficient capacity

• Inadequate funding

• Poor coordination

What measures has the Biden administration taken to address the root causes of migration?

• Increasing border patrol agents

• Providing aid to affected regions

• Implementing stricter immigration laws

• Building more detention centers

How have Republicans interpreted the Biden administration's immigration policies?

• As a continuation of Trump's policies

• As a focus on legal immigration

• As a deterrent to migration

• As a welcome signal to migrants

During which months does US Customs and Border Protection typically see an increase in migrants at the border?

• Winter and spring

• Summer and fall

• Spring and summer

• Fall and winter

What was the percentage increase in unaccompanied children encountered at the southern border from January to February?

• 75%

• 61%

• 28%

• 45%