Overview

• Only 7,180 illegal border crossings were recorded in March 2025, a 94% decrease compared to March 2024, marking the lowest monthly total in recorded U.S. history.
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted over 100,000 deportations and made 113,000 arrests since President Trump took office in January 2025.
• Daily border apprehensions have dropped to approximately 230, a stark contrast to the average of 5,100 per day under the previous administration.
• The administration has launched the CBP Home app to encourage self-deportations, which officials say has contributed to the decline in illegal border crossings.
• Critics question the accuracy of deportation figures and highlight concerns over transparency and the humanitarian impact of these policies.