US Border Crossings Drop to Four-Year Low as Biden Leaves Office

November and December data show significant declines in illegal crossings, attributed to stricter asylum policies and international cooperation.

Illegal border crossings along the US-Mexico border have reached their lowest levels since July 2020, with November recording 46,610 apprehensions and December showing similar numbers.
The Biden administration implemented stricter asylum policies, including making those who cross illegally ineligible for asylum, and expanded legal entry pathways through the CBP One app.
Between June and November, the Department of Homeland Security deported over 240,000 individuals, contributing to a record-breaking total of over 700,000 deportations in fiscal year 2024.
Mexican authorities increased enforcement within their borders, dismantling migrant caravans and working to curb illegal crossings as part of agreements with the US government.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to reinstate hardline immigration policies, including mass deportations and the potential cancellation of the CBP One app, as he prepares to take office in January.