February 18, 2025
The reduction in illegal aliens attempting to make entry into the U.S., compounded by a significant increase in repatriations, means that more officers and agents are now able to conduct the enforcement duties that make our border more secure and our country safer.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Pete Flores on new data reflecting another month of decreased border encounters in January.
Why It Matters: The number of nationwide border encounters in the month of January was just under 82,000 — the lowest since January 2021. After President Trump took office on January 20th, apprehensions along the southern border also saw an 85% decline from the same time frame last year. Customs and Border Protection says it is working with the Department of Defense in “a whole-of-government approach” after President Trump signed executive orders declaring a national emergency at the border.
Read More: U.S. Customs and Border Protection January 2025 Monthly Update (CBP)
Apprehensions along the southwestern border plummeted in January: CBP (ABC)
See the numbers HERE (CBP)
Image Credit: CBP
by Stephanie Wagner, based in Florida
