"Mexico's Increased Enforcement Leads to Decline in U.S. Border Arrests"

Border arrests for illegal crossings into the US from Mexico declined in March, contrary to the usual spring increase, attributed to increased immigration enforcement in Mexico. The Border Patrol made 137,480 arrests, down 2.3% from February. Mexico's increased enforcement, detaining migrants 240,000 times in the first two months of the year, is seen as a major factor in the decline. The decline in arrests is welcome news for the White House, with immigration being a top voter concern in an election year. Additionally, U.S. authorities have granted entry to over 44,000 people at land crossings with Mexico in March through an online appointment system.