Fewer Children Being Apprehended At Border

The arrivals of unaccompanied children at the border appear to be slowing, but it’s too early to call the crisis over yet.

 

Apprehensions of unaccompanied children at the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol sector in Texas, where most of the children have entered the U.S., dropped to 977 for the week of July 6-12, averaging 139 a day, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday.

 

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the slackening can’t be attributed to any one factor, but added that the administration’s response, including working with Central American leaders, warning of the journey’s dangers and warning apprehended migrants would be returned, as well as seasonal flows, played a role.

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