US migrant family separations

The US border crisis - in four graphs

As migration into the US from Mexico continues to surge, it's leading to deadly consequences.

There is a record influx of migrants at its southern border, prompting sharp criticism of US immigration policy.

More than 1.7 million people were stopped in the past year, including 145,000 unaccompanied children.

The US vice-president appeals for an end to "finger-pointing" amid a bipartisan backlash.

In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family.

Footage released by US authorities shows alleged smugglers dangling the children over a 14ft wall.

US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children.

The Biden administration will start by processing some 25,000 people, reversing a Trump-era policy.

The US president also authorises a review of other Trump policies limiting asylum and legal immigration.

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