The number of migrants apprehended for illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has decreased significantly, with a 54 percent drop since October. This decline aligns with the conclusion of President Joe Biden’s term and the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second administration, according to an analysis by The Washington Examiner.
A Washington Examiner analysis of both public and undisclosed U.S. Customs and Border Protection data revealed that illegal border crossings dropped 54% from the month of October to the first part of this week.
The decline came as President Joe Biden implemented programs to facilitate lawful migration toward the end of his term, while Trump has begun a crackdown at the southern border in his first week in office.
More than 56,000 immigrants were taken into custody at the southern border in October, or an average of 1,823 arrests per day.
By comparison, 946 immigrants were arrested across the southern border, on average, between Monday and Wednesday of this week — the first days of Trump’s second term. On Tuesday, 840 were arrested followed by 843 arrests on Wednesday.
Trump has rapidly implemented aggressive measures aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Within his first week in office, he issued over a dozen executive orders addressing border security. These measures included declaring a national emergency, reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, resuming border wall construction, ending the “catch and release” practice, and designating cartels as global terrorist organizations. The Department of Defense also began using military aircraft to deport migrants.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly underscored the administration’s resolve, telling The Examiner, “On day one, President Trump took decisive action to secure the border and deport criminal illegal immigrants. Promises made, promises kept: President Trump is already Making America Safe Again.”
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a coalition of immigrant advocacy groups, along with attorneys general from 18 states, have sued the Trump administration over an executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship. The order aims to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. if their parents are undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders.
Critics argue it violates the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all born in the U.S. and “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” Legal disputes center on the interpretation of this clause, with Trump supporters claiming it excludes children of non-citizens. Opponents see the order as unconstitutional and an attack on fundamental American values. The lawsuit is expected to escalate to the Supreme Court, fueling divisive debates on immigration and constitutional rights.
Projections suggest that if current trends persist, monthly border arrests could decline to between 25,000 and 30,000 under Trump—a dramatic shift from the levels seen during the Biden administration.
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Might as well pack up and head home raoul and Lupe.
Oh, umm, btw aclu and immigrant advocacy groups, rights, including miranda, only apply to U.S. citizens, not illegal criminals.