Illegal border crossings in the U.S. drop to record lows following Trump's immigration policies
nypost.com — February 13, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Illegal border crossings in the U.S. have dropped significantly, with about 359 migrants caught daily in February, a decrease of over 90% from February 2024. This trend could lead to the lowest monthly crossings in 25 years. The decline follows President Trump's strict immigration policies, which have ended the previous administration's "catch and release" approach. The number of apprehensions could reach levels not seen since 1968 if the trend continues. In response to the crackdown, Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to its border. The new administration has also increased ICE raids, resulting in 11,000 arrests in the first 18 days of Trump's presidency.