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Trump Administration Reports 94% Drop in Border Crossings and Over 100,000 Deportations Since January

Aggressive enforcement measures, including self-deportation initiatives and targeting criminal networks, reshape U.S. immigration landscape.

28 March 2025, Venezuela, Maiquetia: Venezuelans deported from the USA arrive at Simon Bolivar International Airport on a repatriation flight.
 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wait to detain a person, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. (Alex Brandon, File/AP)

Overview

  • Illegal border crossings in March 2025 fell to 7,000, a 94% reduction compared to March 2024, marking historic lows.
  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted 113,000 arrests and over 100,000 deportations since January 2025.
  • The CBP One app has been repurposed as a self-deportation tool, encouraging voluntary departures to avoid prosecution.
  • The administration has leveraged the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport violent gang members, including those from MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
  • Officials emphasize a strong deterrence message, with increased reverse migration as illegal immigrants opt to self-deport.