Record Number Of Children At U.S.-Mexico Border In March

In the past month, nearly 19,000 unaccompanied children were apprehended at the US-Mexico border, marking the highest number ever recorded in a single month. This figure surpasses the previous high of about 11,000 in May 2019. The increase in border crossings is attributed to policy changes under President Biden, who reversed many of former President Trump's immigration policies. As a result, CBP facilities, designed for 250 people, are now overcrowded with over 4,000 individuals.

What was the number of children traveling alone that immigration officials picked up last month?

How does the number of children picked up last month compare to the previous high recorded in May 2019?

What changes did President Biden make regarding immigration policies?

What issue has arisen due to the influx of people at CBP facilities?

What was the capacity of the CBP facilities compared to the number of people crammed into them?