“I question if the reduction in June is also seasonally related.”
Seasonally adjusted, it was a 12% reduction.
The Mexicans will be assessed (subject to penalty) at three and six months. Six months is the major assessment, the three month is more for course correction, if results are not on track.
In addition to getting fewer arrivals, the “Wait in Mexico” policy (also part of the agreement) has expanded a bit more as well, to additional Ports of Entry in Texas (it started in San Diego - local teams need to organize and train with the court before implementing). Under that policy, non-Mexicans applying for asylum can be processed, given a court date a few months later, and sent back the same day they came, to wait in Mexico. So far, the total has been around 16 or 18 thousand returned since it started in January, in a growing trend.
“16 or 18 thousand returned since it started in January, in a growing trend”
While that is good news, but just shocked at the numbers coming in to the country. Those thousands entering and returned number a small city.
We are being invaded, month by month.
President Trump is doing what he can. But it’s a total shame what Congress is allowing to happen to our country.
Your factual posts are, as always, so welcome and informative.
Thanks for your response about the 12% seasonally adjusted reduction.
As for the wait in Mexico and return for a court date, I would hope they could establish courts at a halfway location right on the border!