AP Data Reveals Shifting Demographics and Destinations of 4.5 Million Migrants Released in U.S.
Newly obtained data by The Associated Press (AP) sheds light on the unprecedented surge of border crossings into the U.S. over the past decade, detailing the demographics and destinations of 4.5 million migrants released within the country. This data, acquired through a Freedom of Information Act request, indicates a significant shift in migrant profiles, with nearly six out of every ten released migrants being women and children, a departure from previous periods dominated by men. Millions of individuals crossed the border from Mexico and were subsequently released in the U.S. with notices to appear in immigration court or report to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. These migrants sought asylum or similar immigration benefits on humanitarian grounds, regardless of whether their initial entry was legal. The AP's analysis excluded individuals without a provided ZIP code and likely duplicates, reducing the count to 3,652,313 from illegal entries and an additional 858,537 from official ports of e...
