Today, Explained Why are more children crossing the border?
Mar 17, 2021
Nicole Norea, an immigration reporter for Vox, delves into the alarming rise of unaccompanied minors crossing the US-Mexico border. She discusses the Biden administration's challenges in providing adequate shelter for these children amidst a shortage of resources. Norea highlights the complex factors driving migration, including crime and corruption in Central America. The episode also covers the administration's evolving policies on asylum seekers and the ongoing struggle for comprehensive immigration reform in a politically divided landscape.
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Unprepared Administration
- The Biden administration was unprepared for the influx of unaccompanied minors at the border.
- This influx is due to pent-up demand from Trump-era policies and ongoing crises in Central America.
Devastating Hurricanes
- Hurricanes Ada and Iota, two of the strongest storms of 2020, devastated Honduras and Guatemala.
- These natural disasters exacerbated existing problems, driving migration north.
Unsuitable Facilities
- Current border facilities are unsuitable for children, originally designed for single adult men from Mexico.
- Reports reveal children held inside for days, limited showers, and sleeping on inadequate bedding.