Migrant Caravan Frustrates an Administration That Wants Stronger Border Controls

People climb a section of border fence to look into the United States as a caravan of Central American asylum-seekers arrive at the border in Tijuana, Mexico, on April 29, 2018. David McNew/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—As the “caravan” of migrants enters the United States from Tijuana, Mexico, the administration is trying to send a message of stronger border enforcement policies, but it is hamstrung by loopholes in U.S. immigration law.

Around 100 members of the caravan ended up in Tijuana, Mexico, on April 29, with the intention of crossing the border at the San Ysidro port of entry and claiming asylum based on a “credible fear” of returning to their home country. Most are from Honduras.