More than 76,000 migrants crossed the U.S.-Mexico border last month, more than double the number from the same period last year. Most were families coming in large groups — there were 70 groups of more than 100 people in the last few months, and they cross illegally in extremely rural locations with few agents and staff. There were only 13 large groups during the previous budget year, and only two the year before.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 05, 2019 21:56 UTC