United States Border Patrol: Total Illegal Alien Apprehensions by Month [fy00-fy17]

United States Border Patrol: Total Illegal Alien Apprehensions by Month [fy00-fy17] is a 18-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection and used nation-wide.

FAQ

Q: What is the United States Border Patrol?A: The United States Border Patrol is a law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security tasked with protecting the borders of the United States.

Q: What does 'Illegal Alien Apprehensions' mean?A: 'Illegal Alien Apprehensions' refers to the number of unauthorized individuals who are caught or apprehended by the United States Border Patrol.

Q: What does 'fy00-fy17' mean?A: 'fy00-fy17' refers to the fiscal years 2000 to 2017. The United States government uses the fiscal year, which starts on October 1 and ends on September 30, as its accounting period.

Q: What does 'Total Illegal Alien Apprehensions by Month' indicate?A: 'Total Illegal Alien Apprehensions by Month' indicates the number of unauthorized individuals apprehended each month by the United States Border Patrol.

Q: Why is it important to track illegal alien apprehensions?A: Tracking illegal alien apprehensions helps the United States government monitor and understand trends in unauthorized border crossings.