Border Crossings Drop to Lowest Levels in Years as Biden Administration Concludes

December saw a significant decrease in illegal border crossings, continuing a downward trend attributed to executive actions and policy changes.

December 2024 recorded 47,300 illegal border crossings, the lowest monthly average since July 2020, with January 2025 data indicating further declines.
The Biden administration's June 2024 proclamation limiting asylum processing during high migration periods has been credited for a 60% drop in crossings since its implementation.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted record deportation numbers and increased border security staffing as key achievements during Biden's term.
The CBP One app, launched in January 2023, has facilitated nearly 936,500 asylum appointments at ports of entry, though its future under the incoming administration remains uncertain.
Republican criticism of Biden's border policies persists, while Mayorkas calls for legislative immigration reform, citing the limitations of executive actions.