Wall Folly

The following report from a conservative outlet discusses number of agents in the field. A few different points to highlight:

• During the summer, the number of apprehensions has been lower on weekly basis. Particularly some from Guatemala.
• Still only 10-15 agents patrolling a 60 mile section.
• Agents are being used to staff new detention facilities

Border apprehensions continue to drop, but are agents freed up to actually patrol?

“The number of agents on the line in my station has not gone up at all."

Conservative Review

Rules are changing and ICE detention centers are planning on longer stays for families.

ICE detention centers preparing for longer average stays by migrant families

A new federal rule, set to take effect in 60 days, would allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain families with children beyond a 20-day limit imposed by the 1997 Flores court settlement.

Los Angeles Times

This may increase health risks

Migrant children face more serious health risks with longer detentions, groups warn

“Are they deliberately seeking to create a public health emergency at their detention centers?” a health care provider said.

NBC News

Flu vaccinations are not planned

Border Officials Don't Plan To Vaccinate Detained Migrants For Flu Despite Deaths

Concerned over the conditions at the detention centers, doctors urged lawmakers earlier this month to investigate the flu-related deaths of three children.

HuffPost