Britain’s new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood began her tenure under immediate pressure Saturday, as over 1,000 illegal migrants crossed the English Channel on her very first day in office.
Although President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, the promise of stricter border enforcement is already deterring many would-be illegal immigrants from attempting to enter the United States. According to reports, a growing number of migrants stranded in Mexico are seeking to return to their home countries, disillusioned by the risks and dwindling opportunities to cross the border under Trump’s upcoming administration.