Migrant Deaths At An All-Time High Along The Southwest Border

The video discusses the reinstatement of a policy that returns asylum seekers to Mexico, raising concerns about increased migrant deaths. It highlights the search for missing migrants in the Sonoran Desert and presents alarming statistics on migrant deaths. The challenges of identifying remains and the efforts of Border Patrol in rescue operations are also covered.

What is the main concern of advocates regarding the revival of the asylum seeker policy?

• It could lead to more deaths as migrants take greater risks.

• It will increase the number of asylum seekers.

• It will improve the processing time for asylum claims.

• It will reduce the number of asylum seekers.

What was the mission of Oscar Andrade and his team in the Sonoran Desert?

• To locate a missing migrant believed to have died.

• To guide migrants safely across the border.

• To provide food and water to migrants.

• To document the beauty of the desert.

How did the number of migrant deaths in 2021 compare to 2020 according to the Yuma County Medical Examiner?

• It decreased slightly.

• It more than doubled.

• It remained the same.

• It tripled.

What is one of the challenges faced by the Pima County morgue?

• Storing hundreds of unidentified migrant remains.

• Lack of funding for operations.

• Shortage of medical staff.

• Inability to conduct DNA tests.

What is the primary goal of US Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine operations?

• To provide medical aid to migrants.

• To patrol the border and conduct rescues.

• To document migrant journeys.

• To transport migrants to safety.

What is a significant risk faced by migrants crossing the Baba Cal Mountain area?

• Treacherous terrain leading to injuries.

• Lack of food and water.

• Extreme cold temperatures.

• Wild animal attacks.

What motivates migrants to take significant risks despite the dangers?

• The hope for a better life.

• The desire to reunite with family.

• The search for employment opportunities.

• The need to escape political persecution.