US Border Crossings Hit Lowest Level Since 2020 Amid Policy Shifts

Biden administration's new executive actions credited for the decline, but rising tensions in Venezuela may prompt another migration surge.

US Border Patrol recorded fewer than 60,000 migrant apprehensions in July 2024, the lowest since September 2020.
President Biden's executive order has restricted asylum between ports of entry, contributing to the decrease in unlawful crossings.
The CBP One app processes around 1,500 migrants daily at official border crossings, not included in the apprehension figures.
Mexico's increased enforcement and summer heat have also played roles in reducing border crossings.
Political unrest in Venezuela could lead to a significant surge in migration, with millions potentially leaving the country.