Migrant Apprehensions at Southern Border Hit Lowest Level Since 2021

New border security measures and international cooperation contribute to significant decline in unlawful crossings.

June saw a 32% decrease in migrant apprehensions compared to May, with numbers falling to 83,536.
The decline follows President Biden's executive order limiting asylum and increased enforcement by Mexico.
Texas accounted for a substantial portion of the decrease, with apprehensions dropping from 45,139 in May to 30,771 in June.
Border security experts attribute the drop to a combination of policy changes and actions by transnational criminal organizations.
Despite the decline, concerns remain about the long-term effectiveness and potential for future surges.