More migrants likely to rush border despite reports of splintering caravan

Migrants are likely to continue their march to the southern U.S. border in a bid to enter the country before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, according to multiple experts. Independent journalist Auden Cabello, who extensively covered the border crisis, stated that migrants are determined to make it into the U.S. one way or the other because they have sold everything and have nothing to go back to.

Some reports have indicated that some migrants traveling in caravans toward the U.S. border have decided to turn around in light of Trump’s victory, fearing deportation under the incoming administration even if they were able to enter the country. A Cuban migrant named Felipe expressed his disappointment, saying, “This is the end of my dream of getting out of Cuba.”

Despite these concerns, experts believe that the rush to the border is likely to continue for some migrants before the transition of administrations in the White House. Lora Ries, director of the Heritage Foundation’s Border Security and Immigration Center, explained that caravans typically splinter when they reach Mexico, but some migrants may still attempt to enter the U.S. during the current administration.

During his campaign, Trump promised to take drastic measures to secure the borders and carry out one of the largest deportation operations in American history. This hard-line stance on immigration is something that migrants are considering as they decide whether to make the journey to the border.

Cabello noted that many shelters in Mexico are overcrowded, and he expects some U.S. border sectors that have been quiet to see groups of 100 to 200 migrants attempting to cross the border daily. He also stated that migrants splintering from caravans in Mexico are unlikely to stay in the country and will continue moving north.

“They’re going to try to make it into the U.S., whether it’s through CBP One, legally or illegally,” Cabello said. “Today’s rejected asylum seekers are tomorrow’s gotaways. Meaning, if they can’t get in legally, they’re going to resort to smugglers to get in illegally.”

As the situation at the border continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the incoming administration will address the influx of migrants seeking entry into the United States. The issue of immigration is likely to remain a key focus in the coming months as policymakers grapple with finding a balance between security and compassion.