Overview

• Daily average of known illegal border crossings, or 'gotaways,' has dropped to just 77, a 93% decrease from highs during the Biden administration.
• February 2025 saw 8,347 migrant apprehensions at the southern border, marking a 71% drop from January and a 94% decrease compared to February 2024.
• The Trump administration attributes the decline to new executive orders, including resuming border wall construction, stricter deportation policies, and international cooperation with Mexico and Canada.
• The CBP Home app has been introduced to facilitate self-deportation for undocumented migrants, part of broader efforts to enforce border security.
• Drug seizures and criminal noncitizen encounters have also decreased, reflecting intensified enforcement measures and reduced illegal activity at the border.