Border security works: Illegal crossings hit RECORD LOW for second straight month

By avagrace // 2025-07-20

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Illegal border crossings hit a record low for the second straight month, with only 25,228 nationwide encounters in June – the lowest ever recorded. Apprehensions also dropped sharply, including a single-day low of 136 arrests.
President Donald Trump's executive orders – expanding barriers, prosecuting unlawful entrants and targeting cartels – have drastically reduced crossings. Parole-style releases of migrants dropped to zero, compared to 27,766 earlier in 2024.
The U.S. military was deployed to secure federal borderlands, closing smuggling loopholes. Combined with aggressive interior enforcement, this has deterred illegal entries before migrants reach U.S. soil.
As border crossings decline, drug seizures (methamphetamine up 102 percent, fentanyl up three percent) have surged, indicating cartels are adapting tactics. Authorities emphasize continued vigilance to dismantle smuggling networks.
Border communities report reduced strain on resources, but assaults on ICE agents have spiked (830 percent increase). Despite Democratic opposition (e.g., the VISIBLE Act), enforcement policies show undeniable success in restoring order.

For the second consecutive month, illegal border crossings have reached an all-time low – marking a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's renewed leadership. According to new data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), June 2025 saw only 25,228 nationwide encounters – the lowest monthly total ever recorded. Apprehensions also hit a historic low with just 8,024 arrests, including a mere 136 in a single day. These figures reflect a stark reversal from the chaos of the Biden era, where millions surged across the border unchecked. The numbers tell a clear story: Enforcement works. In June, illegal crossings at the southwest border dropped to 6,072 – a 15 percent decline from March. Even more striking, CBP reported zero parole-style releases of illegal immigrants – a policy once exploited to flood American communities with unvetted migrants. This stands in stark contrast to the 27,766 releases recorded earlier in 2024. The administration's message is unambiguous: those who break the law will face consequences. (Related: Border crossings DROP BY 94% under Trump's tough immigration policies.) Since retaking office in January, Trump has signed multiple executive orders to restore order at the border. His directives include expanding physical barriers, prosecuting unlawful entrants and targeting drug cartels. The results speak for themselves. Border Patrol agents, once demoralized by lax enforcement, are now empowered to do their jobs. As border czar Tom Homan noted, "President Trump has created the most secure border in the history of the nation."

The Trump effect: Policy over rhetoric

In April, the White House took an unprecedented step by authorizing the U.S. military to secure federal lands near the border. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now oversees the Roosevelt Reservation – a 60-foot-wide federal zone spanning California, Arizona and New Mexico. This move has closed loopholes that previously allowed smugglers and traffickers to exploit protected areas. Combined with aggressive interior enforcement, the strategy has deterred would-be crossers before they even reach U.S. soil. While illegal immigration declines, drug interdictions are rising – proof that cartels are shifting tactics. Methamphetamine seizures skyrocketed by 102 percent in June, while fentanyl confiscations increased by 3 percent. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott credited the administration's "relentless focus" on dismantling smuggling networks. Yet the fight is far from over. The surge in narcotics highlights the need for continued vigilance, especially as Mexican cartels grow more desperate. The impact extends beyond statistics; Yuma, Arizona Mayor Douglas Nicholls described the change as "peaceful" after years of strained resources. Hospitals, schools and law enforcement agencies are no longer overwhelmed by endless waves of migrants. But dangers persist despite progress. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed an 830 percent increase in assaults on ICE agents this year. These attacks underscore the risks agents face daily, even as the border grows more secure. Some lawmakers continue resisting enforcement. The VISIBLE Act, introduced by Democrats, seeks to restrict agents from wearing face coverings – a move critics say endangers officers during riots. Yet the data undermines such opposition. With crossings at record lows and deportations rising, the administration’s policies are undeniably effective. In June 2024 alone, over 83,000 migrants crossed under former President Joe Biden's watch – more than ten times June 2025's total. Trump's policies have not only stopped the bleeding, but reversed the damage. As Homan noted, "The world is hearing our message: The border is closed to lawbreakers." Watch this video of border czar Tom Homan's warning to Democrats on the issue of illegal immigrants. This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

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The Trump effect: Policy over rhetoric

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