The number of people crossing the border illegally drops somewhat in July but remains high overall
On Monday, government officials reported that the number of migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border had decreased again in July compared to the previous month. Title 42, a law enacted during the pandemic that restricts the ability of migrants to claim asylum on the grounds of stopping the spread of COVID-19, has not stopped the exceptionally high flows, especially among nations less affected by the legislation. Theoretically, all nationalities are