Authorities have indicated that arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico during August are anticipated to increase slightly from July, potentially breaking a streak of five consecutive monthly declines. The numbers, however, remain near four-year lows.
As of Thursday, approximately 54,000 arrests had been made, with projections suggesting that the total for August could reach around 58,000 by the end of the month. This trend indicates a possible stabilization in arrests after a significant decrease from a record high of 250,000 in December.
