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July Migrant Apprehensions at Southwest Border Hit Record Low

New enforcement policies have driven daily arrests down to an average of 141 with a single-day low of 88.

A view from inside a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle shows the U.S.-Mexico border fence at dawn in Sunland Park, N.M., Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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A Texas National Guard soldier monitors the Mexican side of the Rio Grande to help deter illegal border crossings. (Bob Price/Breitbart Texas)

Overview

  • Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks reported 4,399 apprehensions in July, marking the lowest monthly total in CBP history.
  • The agency recorded zero migrant releases for the third consecutive month after apprehension, ending the catch-and-release era.
  • On July 20, daily arrests fell to a record low of 88, surpassing the previous single-day low set in June.
  • Enforcement measures including troop deployments, reinstatement of Remain in Mexico and suspension of the CBP One asylum app are credited with the declines.
  • Partnerships with Mexico and Panama have slowed transit routes such as the Darién Gap and reinforced border controls while financial incentives have promoted voluntary return.