The Patriot Post® · Unaccompanied Children Taking Summer Break

The Obama administration might credit its rhetoric clarifying U.S. immigration law for why the number of unaccompanied children crossing the border has declined. But the reason for fewer children might have a simpler explanation: the weather. U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants’ Tiffany Nelms said, “Historically there have been periods when we don’t see a lot of kids … because right now it is very hot in the desert. And so typically, June, July and August are slow months. I think the slowdown really is related to the weather.” As a result, officials expect a second wave of children starting around September. If this is true, the timing could not be worse for the Obama administration politically. If he issues a drastic executive order on immigration in the next few weeks, the immigration numbers in the next few months could discredit his move and damage the Left in November. This summer lull, however, is a good time to secure the border. More…