Deportation Quote by Alan Bersin
“People should remember that Mexican migration is now at a net negative. More Mexicans are leaving through deportation and voluntary return than are entering the United States legally and illegally.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Migration Policy Review, 2018
Mexican migration now shows a net loss, with more leaving than arriving.
In simple terms: More Mexicans leave than come.
Address causes of outmigration.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government
- NGOs
- researchers
- communities
- businesses
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the recent increase in returns?
- How should policy adapt to net negative migration?
Data may overlook undocumented flows.