Activity at the Southern Border Reaches Levels Seen During the Trump Administration
In August, the Border Patrol documented approximately 58,000 apprehensions that occurred between the ports of entry.
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Last month saw a slight increase in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border, though figures remain on pace to hit the lowest yearly total since the Trump era concluded, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
CBP reported approximately 58,000 apprehensions between ports of entry in August, marking a minor rise from July, but still significantly lower by more than half compared to the same month last year. The data was shared in a CBP monthly news release, which draws considerable attention during an election year where migration is a key topic of discussion.
Following new executive orders by President Joe Biden in June, aimed at tightening asylum claims amid pressure from former President Donald Trump and his supporters, border apprehensions have sharply decreased.
“The data published today by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows that since President Biden announced new, decisive executive actions to secure the border on June 4, encounters between ports of entry have dropped significantly and remain at their lowest level in years,” stated White House spokesperson Angelo Fernández Hernández.
After Biden's presidency began, migrant encounters initially surged, peaking at a record 250,000 in December. However, figures dropped to a four-year low in July after implementing the new restrictions.
CBP anticipates that the annual figure for migrant encounters, for the fiscal year ending September 30, will be the lowest since 2020 and below the monthly averages recorded in 2019.
Despite the declining trends, migration remains a prominent campaign issue with figures like Trump and JD Vance emphasizing it during their public appearances.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
CBP reported approximately 58,000 apprehensions between ports of entry in August, marking a minor rise from July, but still significantly lower by more than half compared to the same month last year. The data was shared in a CBP monthly news release, which draws considerable attention during an election year where migration is a key topic of discussion.
Following new executive orders by President Joe Biden in June, aimed at tightening asylum claims amid pressure from former President Donald Trump and his supporters, border apprehensions have sharply decreased.
“The data published today by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows that since President Biden announced new, decisive executive actions to secure the border on June 4, encounters between ports of entry have dropped significantly and remain at their lowest level in years,” stated White House spokesperson Angelo Fernández Hernández.
After Biden's presidency began, migrant encounters initially surged, peaking at a record 250,000 in December. However, figures dropped to a four-year low in July after implementing the new restrictions.
CBP anticipates that the annual figure for migrant encounters, for the fiscal year ending September 30, will be the lowest since 2020 and below the monthly averages recorded in 2019.
Despite the declining trends, migration remains a prominent campaign issue with figures like Trump and JD Vance emphasizing it during their public appearances.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
