In August, arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico rose slightly to 58,038, a 2.9% increase from July, marking an end to a five-month decline. This uptick occurs despite the Biden administration's June policy limiting asylum access, which initially led to a significant decrease in border crossings. The White House maintains that overall encounters remain at some of the lowest levels in years, with a 68% drop compared to last year. Meanwhile, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that more than 131,000 individuals have been removed or returned since early June. The CBP One App has facilitated legal entries, with about 44,700 people using it in August alone. As the situation evolves, the Biden administration faces scrutiny from both sides regarding its handling of immigration policy.