Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have fallen to their lowest level in over 50 years, according to internal Department of Homeland Security data. U.S. Border Patrol reported approximately 238,000 apprehensions in fiscal year 2025, a stark contrast to the 2.2 million recorded during the Biden-Harris administration in fiscal year 2022. The decline has been attributed to the Trump administration’s aggressive enforcement policies, including expanded military deployments along the border, restricted asylum access, and accelerated deportation procedures.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson stated, “President Trump has delivered on his promise to secure our Southern Border. Americans are safer—unvetted criminal illegal aliens and dangerous drugs are no longer pouring over our border unchecked.” Over 60% of apprehensions in fiscal year 2025 occurred in the final months of Biden’s term, with monthly totals dropping to a record low of 8,400 by September 2025.
The Trump administration has strengthened cooperation with regional governments, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Guatemala, to curb migration flows. Mexico deployed troops to its borders, while Central American nations increased enforcement efforts. Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border also plummeted, with arrests in the Swanton Sector declining by 95% from March 2024 to March 2025.
Domestically, prosecutions of illegal entrants surged, with over 3,000 migrants charged with criminal reentry in June 2025 alone. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement intensified deportations, reflecting the administration’s broader crackdown on border security.
Record Low Illegal Crossings at U.S. Border Under Trump Policies: Data Shows Sharp Decline
