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How The U.S. Is Handling An Influx Of Children And Families At The Southwest Border

The Biden administration is touting a dramatic drop in the number of unaccompanied minors held in Border Patrol facilities in the past month — an 84% drop, to be exact.

But that hasn't stopped many immigrants and immigrant rights groups from voicing their concerns about the lack of action from the Democratic administration.

Arizona Public Media's Alisa Reznick has been reporting from the border. The Show spoke with her to learn more about how things are looking there.

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Lauren Gilger, host of KJZZ's The Show, is an award-winning journalist whose work has impacted communities large and small, exposing injustices and giving a voice to the voiceless and marginalized.