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Additionally, policies such as the "Remain in Mexico" policy and the cessation of catch-and-release practices have further reduced unauthorized border entries. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced the closure of numerous temporary processing facilities along the southwest border, which they estimate saves between $5 million and $30 million per month.
Immigration attorney Rolando Vasquez reports an increase in self-deportations, describing it as unprecedented. Many migrants are now choosing to leave the U.S. voluntarily, citing the rigid enforcement policies as a deterrent.