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(Trends Wide) — Since the expiration of Title 42 last week, federal immigration authorities have seen a significant drop in encounters with migrants at the southern border and sharply increased deportation efforts, according to an agency news release.
“In the last 48 hours, there were approximately 3,000 USBP meetings [Patrulla Fronteriza de EE.UU.] between ports of entry each day, approximately 70% fewer compared to the 48 hours prior to the lifting of Title 42,” the statement said. “We are encouraged by this progress, but it is too early to draw any definitive conclusions or predict trends. “.
The three most common nationalities found are Mexican, Honduran and Guatemalan, according to the statement.
The Department of Homeland Security has deported more than 11,000 immigrants, including single adults and families, to more than 30 countries since May 12, according to the agency. Those expulsions include 1,100 Venezuelans, Nicaraguans, Haitians and Cubans who were returned to Mexico under an agreement with that country.
Through legal pathways put in place by the Biden administration, more than 1,000 migrants a day show up at ports of entry for CBP One appointments, and another 7,000 vetted and sponsored Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans have arrived in the U.S. through a parole process since January 2023.
Despite the drop in migrant encounters, DHS warns that historic migration is still happening.
“The underlying conditions driving historic migration in the Western Hemisphere remain, and smugglers will continue to spread disinformation to lure migrants into making the dangerous journey,” the statement said.
