FEATURES Moving Target
The Border Patrol began cracking down on illegal immigration in the San Diego Sector in 1994. The flood moved east and enforcement stiffened in the Tucson Sector beginning in 2004.
| Total apprehensions of illegal immigrants | 1995 | 2000 | 2004 | Oct. 1, 2004 - May 31, 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Sector | 524,231 | 151,681 | 138,608 | 81,421 |
| Tucson Sector | 223,522 | 616,346 | 491,771 | 316,312 |
Source: Border Patrol
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