How many migrant encounters are there along the US-Mexico border each month?
About 56K encounters in July 2024. The US Border Patrol reported that encounters were 57.5% lower in July 2024 compared to July 2023. These encounters, which include both the apprehension and expulsion of undocumented migrants at the US-Mexico border between official entry points, do not necessarily represent individual people. The same person can be counted multiple times if they are encountered on more than one occasion.