Historic Drop in Illegal Border Crossings Following Trump’s Crackdown

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The once-chaotic U.S.-Mexico border has seen an unprecedented drop in illegal crossings, reaching levels that could soon mirror those last recorded in the late 1960s. President Donald Trump’s swift and aggressive policies on illegal immigration have led to a dramatic shift, with the number of border apprehensions plummeting to record lows.  

 

According to leaked Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data, an average of just 359 illegal migrants have been apprehended daily across the southern border in February, marking a staggering 90% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. If this trend holds, February could record the lowest number of crossings in at least 25 years. Experts predict that if sustained, these numbers could reflect figures last seen in 1968—nearly six decades ago.  

 

Mark Krikorian, executive director at the Center for Immigration Studies, emphasized the historical significance of the decline, stating, “If you kind of break down the numbers, divide them by 365, we haven’t had numbers this low since the 1960s. So we’re talking 60-year lows if it’s sustained, obviously.”  

 

So far, CBP agents have reported just 3,953 apprehensions from February 1 through February 11. If this pattern continues, the total for the month could be around 10,000—a number not seen since CBP began tracking monthly crossings in 1999. The last time crossings came close to such a low figure was in April 2017, shortly after Trump’s first term began, when monthly apprehensions were recorded at slightly over 11,000.  

 

John Gramlich, associate director at the Pew Research Center, noted that illegal crossings had already been declining over the past year following former President Joe Biden’s tightening of asylum policies. However, the dramatic shift under Trump’s leadership has taken the decrease to an entirely new level. Just one year ago, an average of 4,850 migrants were being apprehended at the border every day—more than ten times the current rate.  

 

The impact of these policy changes has been felt across the entire southern border. In Terrell County, Texas, Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, whose department is usually overwhelmed by migrant crossings during the cooler months, acknowledged the stark difference.

 

“It’s a relief,” Cleveland said. “We’ve gone from one extreme to the other extreme—historic levels of people crossing to historic levels of low apprehensions. It’s very surprising.”  

 

Trump’s crackdown extends beyond border apprehensions. The administration has significantly ramped up Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, leading to 11,000 arrests of illegal migrants across the country within the first 18 days of his new term.  

 

In addition, Trump has revived deportation flights to Venezuela, which had been stalled for nearly a year due to opposition from the Maduro regime. His administration has also implemented a controversial policy of transferring illegal migrant criminals to Guantanamo Bay.  

 

Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks emphasized the need for strong leadership in securing the nation’s borders. Speaking on “Fox & Friends,” Banks credited Trump’s approach for empowering agents.  

 

“US Border Patrol knows how to get the job done, we know how to secure the border,” Banks said. “All we needed was a president that was going to empower us—a strong leader like President Trump—and a secretary like Secretary Noem that knows exactly what we need to do to secure the border.”  

 

With illegal crossings at historic lows and enforcement efforts ramping up, the border landscape has transformed dramatically. If the downward trend continues, the U.S. could witness a level of border security not seen in nearly 60 years.

 

Based on a report by NYP 2025-02-15

 

 

[Luuk Chaai]

and did anyone expect anything less ?

 Follow and enforce the law and allow Border Patrol and Ice to do their job !

 Bravo !!!

[coolcarer]

So not exactly rocket science. Bit of leadership and wham,

[JoeRan]

So this means DOGE can fire many of the border agents since they are no longer needed? It would be misrepresentation of funds if continued. 

[OneMoreFarang]

News travel over borders these days.

When the want to be immigrants heard that the Americans voted from Trump again, they decided they don't want to live in Trumpistan.

 

[dinsdale]

9 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

they decided they don't want to live in Trumpistan.

Nope. Not a matter of want it's a matter of can't. Can't live illegally in the US and sponge of the tax payer anymore. This is just one of the things Trump ran on and the people voted for. Is stopping illegal immigration in your opinion a bad thing? 

[Smokey and the Bandit]

Rump and Tom Homan and his teams doing a great job, starting the deportation of the criminals.

This just proves his policy works, I wonder if other countries will catch on?

[frank83628]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Well lets see what those suffering from "you know what" have to say about this. I'm sure they'll come up with some sort of negative or some sort of deflection. Sad, sad people who just won't accept the new POTUS and the devastating loss the Democratic Party suffered at the election.

Who will pick avocados now

[Yagoda]

So much winning!

 

Anybody who claims the open border under Biden was not deliberate is a deluded fool.

 

Anybody want to bet whether my stalker Scotty is going to respond to me?

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Nope. Not a matter of want it's a matter of can't. Can't live illegally in the US and sponge of the tax payer anymore. This is just one of the things Trump ran on and the people voted for. Is stopping illegal immigration in your opinion a bad thing? 

 

I am looking forward to all those Americans doing the work which (illegal) immigrants used to do cheap.

Harvesting fruits and vegetables, maids, etc.

I guess that will be good for the national health. People will lose a lot of weight working in those jobs.

[quake]

Well done King Don.

Keep up the good work.

 

[hotsun]

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

News travel over borders these days.

When the want to be immigrants heard that the Americans voted from Trump again, they decided they don't want to live in Trumpistan.

 

Mexicans like trump. Only the legal ones though

[spacex]

But but but, Mayorkas said there was no surge in illegal immigrants and the border was closed. 

 

Another great thing about the border actually being closed is Mayorkas and his NGO grifts set up in Latin America will now be off the teat and wither away.  Someone needs to put a Doge flashlight up his backside.

[Yagoda]

4 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

I am looking forward to all those Americans doing the work which (illegal) immigrants used to do cheap.

Harvesting fruits and vegetables, maids, etc.

I guess that will be good for the national health. People will lose a lot of weight working in those jobs.

Your ignorance, meretricity and reflexive America hating pops up again. The situation you speak of does not exist, or is de minimus.

[frank83628]

12 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

I am looking forward to all those Americans doing the work which (illegal) immigrants used to do cheap.

Harvesting fruits and vegetables, maids, etc.

I guess that will be good for the national health. People will lose a lot of weight working in those jobs.

So youre defending illegal immigrants ?

[OneMoreFarang]

5 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

So youre defending illegal immigrants ?

Did I say this anywhere? 

No, I don't defend them.

But it seems to me the USA depends on a lot of cheap labor. And what is the cheapest labor? Probably illegal immigrants.

So, what will happen if those cheap labor is not there anymore?

 

In general, I think laws should be obeyed and enforced. Nobody should enter any country illegally. And criminals should be punished/jailed/deported.

[frank83628]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Did I say this anywhere? 

No, I don't defend them.

But it seems to me the USA depends on a lot of cheap labor. And what is the cheapest labor? Probably illegal immigrants.

So, what will happen if those cheap labor is not there anymore?

 

In general, I think laws should be obeyed and enforced. Nobody should enter any country illegally. And criminals should be punished/jailed/deported.

Thtas just  MSM, democrat talking points to make illegal immigration acceptable and necessary.

The legal immigrants will do it. 

[frank83628]

Who'd have thought😒

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, frank83628 said:

Who will pick avocados now

Yep. One of the standard arguments from the sufferers.

[dinsdale]

15 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

In general, I think laws should be obeyed and enforced. Nobody should enter any country illegally. And criminals should be punished/jailed/deported.

I'm shocked. You agree with Trump. Are you feeling ok?

[Harrisfan]

17 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Did I say this anywhere? 

No, I don't defend them.

But it seems to me the USA depends on a lot of cheap labor. And what is the cheapest labor? Probably illegal immigrants.

So, what will happen if those cheap labor is not there anymore?

 

In general, I think laws should be obeyed and enforced. Nobody should enter any country illegally. And criminals should be punished/jailed/deported.

Employ a few socialists off the web. They don't work.

[alex8912]

43 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

I am looking forward to all those Americans doing the work which (illegal) immigrants used to do cheap.

Harvesting fruits and vegetables, maids, etc.

I guess that will be good for the national health. People will lose a lot of weight working in those jobs.

Why do you people keep thinking there are huge amounts of Americans looking for maids!!?? It's so strange. 

[frank83628]

6 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Employ a few socialists off the web. They don't work.

80% of  twitter ex staff need jobs too

[OneMoreFarang]

29 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Thtas just  MSM, democrat talking points to make illegal immigration acceptable and necessary.

The legal immigrants will do it. 

Did you read and understand what I wrote?

Did I write anything about accepting illegal immigrants? No!

[OneMoreFarang]

17 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

1 hour ago, frank83628 said:

Who will pick avocados now

Yep. One of the standard arguments from the sufferers.

It's more like a question.

Do you have an answer? 

[thesetat]

53 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

I am looking forward to all those Americans doing the work which (illegal) immigrants used to do cheap.

Harvesting fruits and vegetables, maids, etc.

I guess that will be good for the national health. People will lose a lot of weight working in those jobs.

You do not need illegals to do manual labour. In fact, before Biden most of those menail positions were taken by legal migrants. Not illegals. Very seldom were illegals use before Biden. You are just trying to justify allowing millions of illegals going undocumented into a country that you no longer live in so do not see the damage caused. That and your hate that something Trump did is actually working. 

[OneMoreFarang]

16 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

I'm shocked. You agree with Trump. Are you feeling ok?

Maybe you missed it, most people support the rule of law.

Looking at Trump, it seems he only supports the law if it doesn't concern himself or his buddies. 

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It's more like a question.

Do you have an answer? 

All the Democrats Trump will sack for being incompetent.

[OneMoreFarang]

14 minutes ago, alex8912 said:

Why do you people keep thinking there are huge amounts of Americans looking for maids!!?? It's so strange. 

 

From

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/about-how-many-maids-and-nanni-1JZaf.GkTW.tmVW5LRCBMw#0

 

In the U.S., the industry of maids, nannies, and gardeners includes over 2 million workers[3]. This encompasses house cleaners, childcare workers, and landscaping/groundskeeping workers[3].

In 2021, there were:
*   Approximately 795,590 maids and housekeeping cleaners[3]
*   Around 494,360 childcare workers[3]

In 2012, unauthorized immigrants comprised a notable percentage of specific occupations, including maids and housekeeping cleaners (25%)[4]. It's worth noting that domestic workers, regardless of immigration status, experienced significant job losses during the coronavirus pandemic[2]. A survey by the National Domestic Workers Alliance revealed that over 90% of cleaners, nannies, and home care workers lost work early in the pandemic[2]. In Los Angeles, it was estimated that perhaps 70 percent of domestic workers were immigrants who were in the U.S. illegally[6].

Citations:
[1] https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/number-of-businesses/maids-nannies-gardeners/1764/
[2] https://cdn.americanprogress.org/content/uploads/2021/01/01114813/EW-CareEconomy-factsheet.pdf
[3] https://proai.co/research/usa/maids-nannies-gardeners-1a0b9d091283b31708a6e8dec004bd6e
[4] https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2015/03/26/chapter-1-occupations-of-unauthorized-immigrant-workers/
[5] https://www.epi.org/publication/domestic-workers-chartbook-2022/
[6] https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna21567598
[7] https://www.epi.org/publication/domestic-workers-chartbook-a-comprehensive-look-at-the-demographics-wages-benefits-and-poverty-rates-of-the-professionals-who-care-for-our-family-members-and-clean-our-homes/
[8] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-20/immigrant-domestic-employees-slip-through-relief-cracks-in-u-s

 

[OneMoreFarang]

4 minutes ago, thesetat said:

You do not need illegals to do manual labour. In fact, before Biden most of those menail positions were taken by legal migrants. Not illegals. Very seldom were illegals use before Biden. You are just trying to justify allowing millions of illegals going undocumented into a country that you no longer live in so do not see the damage caused. That and your hate that something Trump did is actually working. 

 

I never lived in the USA. And I don't have any plans to ever visit that strange country.

 

It seems many people in this thread have reading difficulties. Or problems with understanding.

I didn't write anywhere that I support illegal immigrants, not in this thread, not in other threads.

 

Please read slowly, try to understand it, maybe read it again. And then think about it. And if you have a reply then post it.

Just posting without thinking does not make much sense - at least for people who want to have a fact based discussion.