Unauthorized US-Mexico Border Crossings Hit Lowest Point in Over 25 Years: Preliminary Data

Unauthorized US-Mexico border crossings reportedly hit a record low in February, according to unofficial data from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The Details: Crossings at the southern border are reportedly the lowest in over 25 years, at least. They trended down about 38% from December and 70% from January, according to southern Border Patrol agents. “While monthly data before fiscal year 2000 is not publicly available, the last time Border Patrol averaged roughly 8,000 apprehensions per month over a year was in fiscal year 1968, according to historical statistics,” CBS News (Lean Left bias) reported. When crossings peaked under Biden’s administration, they occasionally reached 8,000 per day. 

Key Quote: “The month of February, my first full month in Office, had the LOWEST number of Illegal Immigrants trying to enter our Country in History – BY FAR! There were only 8,326 apprehensions of Illegals by Border Patrol at the U.S. - Mexico Border… The Invasion of our Country is OVER...” President Donald Trump declared Saturday. 

For Context: The data is not yet confirmed by CBP, though it is expected by mid-March. 

How the Media Covered It: Coverage on the left and center was more sparse than on the right. CBS noted that unauthorized crossings began to lessen under the Biden administration, and Newsweek (Center) noted that Trump’s first presidency saw a decline in border crossings before a subsequent climb. Outlets on the right were less forward with such statements or omitted them altogether. CBS also said the Trump administration “empowered federal officials to swiftly deport migrants without hearing their asylum claims” but omitted Trump’s call to prioritize potential threats.