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Migration trends 1998-2020

The number of migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border from 1998 to 2020, as reported by various sources.

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Jan 28, 2026
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How many people have died in ICE and Border Patrol custody each year since 2015?

’s official and media tallies show a sharp rise in in‑custody deaths in 2025 — and by some counts 32 — making it the agency’s deadliest year in roughly two decades (ICE/media reporting) . Available so...

Jan 26, 2026
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How many migrant deaths at the U.S.–Mexico border are recorded annually and what are the primary causes?

at the vary by source but recent years show hundreds to nearly a thousand recorded deaths: reported 247 deaths in FY2020 (and a later CBP figure of 895 for FY2022), while the documented 686 deaths and...