Summary
Unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped to their lowest point in 55 years. In fiscal year 2025, there were about 238,000 migrant apprehensions, significantly fewer than under the previous administration. The decline is mainly due to stricter policies on asylum access and increased deportation efforts.
Key Facts
- Illegal border crossings have fallen to a 55-year low, with around 238,000 apprehensions in fiscal year 2025.
- This number is significantly lower than the nearly 2.2 million apprehensions in fiscal year 2022.
- Over 60% of the apprehensions occurred during the final months of the previous administration.
- By September 2025, apprehensions dropped to about 8,400, marking a record low for that month.
- The Trump administration credits the decrease to its tough immigration enforcement measures.
- New policies include reduced asylum access, increased border military presence, and quicker deportations.
- Other governments in Latin America have increased efforts to control migration, impacting the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.
