The Trump administration's claim of "zero" border crossings is falling apart
Summary
The Trump administration has claimed that no one crosses the southern border illegally, but law enforcement data shows many people still cross and avoid arrest. Border officials say smuggling continues and the border is not fully secure despite improvements.Key Facts
- The Southeastern Arizona Border Region Enforcement (SABRE) program tracks 200 to 300 illegal crossers per month with about 33% caught.
- About 200 Border Patrol agents were moved to Texas to handle more people crossing without being caught, called "gotaways."
- Arrests increased in several border sectors like Laredo, Del Rio, and Tucson compared to last year.
- In March, roughly 8,000 people tried to cross illegally, a 15% increase from the previous March.
- In fiscal year 2025, about 70,000 gotaways were reported, but detailed data is limited.
- Trump administration officials have publicly said illegal crossings are zero or the border is closed, statements challenged by recent data.
- The current White House says the border is the most secure it’s been but admits more work is needed.
- Some experts warn that calling the border fully secure is misleading and could give a false sense of safety.
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