blog posts What’s behind surge in unaccompanied minors crossing southern U.S. border? Oct 17, 2019 9:15 am by Phil CicioraExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Poverty, natural disasters and the rise of gang recruitment in their home countries all contribute, but the biggest factor is that their countries of origin are as violent as war zones, says law professor Lauren Aronson. Share on Facebook Tweet Email