In September, Border Patrol encounters fell to 54,000 nationally, just 22% of December's peak, indicating a significant drop in migrant crossings.
Several factors are contributing to the turnaround, including Mexico's crackdown on migrants, Biden's executive order on asylum claims, and increased expeditious removals.
The CBP One app has provided more than 850,000 migrants a way to reach the U.S. legally since its launch in January 2023.
Immigrant advocates criticize the CBP One app as unreliable, highlighting issues of asylum seekers being turned away without appointments at ports.
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