Although 95% lower than Biden era, illegal entries, apprehension up in May
Nationwide apprehensions rose to 11,913 in May, but CBP said crossings stayed 95% below Biden-era levels and near historic lows.
- Nationwide border apprehensions totaled 11,913 in May, a slight increase from April's 10,858, according to CBP data. Despite the rise, illegal entries remain 95% lower than levels recorded under Biden.
- The sustained decline in illegal crossings, now at levels not seen in over three decades, shows the profound impact of robust enforcement policies. Border Patrol's average daily apprehensions of 323 in May were 94% lower than the daily average under Biden.
- CBP officers seized 32% more drugs by weight in May compared to April, including 795 pounds of fentanyl, a 72% increase. Officers also seized an average of 37,033 pounds of marijuana monthly over four months.
- Homeland Security repeated its claim of "zero releases at the border," stating May's numbers represented 13 consecutive months of zero releases. Texas Operation Lone Star officers continue apprehending gotaways involved in human smuggling.
- Under Trump, the number of UACs released into the country dropped to 24,259 in fiscal 2025, compared to more than 475,000 released during the Biden administration, according to federal data.
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Although 95% lower than Biden era, illegal entries, apprehension up in May - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - Illegal entries and apprehensions were slightly up in May compared to April but remain at historic lows and 95% lower than they were under the Biden administration. Nationwide apprehensions totaled 11,913 in May, up from 10,858 in April. The majority were at the southwest border of 9,998, according to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. During the height of the border crisis, some CBP sectors reported severa…
Trump Policies Drop Border Apprehensions at Northern Sector by 96 Percent in May
Border Security and Immigration policies put in place by the Trump administration are impacting apprehensions in the nation's busiest northern border sector. Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended just over 100 illegal aliens in May. This is down 96 percent from the Biden-era peak two years ago. | Border / Cartel Chronicles
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