Mayorkas Reveals More Than 389,000 Migrant ‘Gotaways’ at Border in FY2021

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the House Judicary Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building on April 28, 2022 in Washington. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on 28 April told members of Congress that there were more than 389,000 “gotaways” at the U.S.-Mexico border during the fiscal year 2021.

The figure was disclosed in response to questions from Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) during his testimony at an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.