On a record-setting day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported the lowest number of illegal aliens apprehended at the Southern Border.
July 20 marked the lowest daily total, the Washington Examiner reported.
However, it also contributed to the lowest monthly figures ever recorded in the history of border enforcement
This stark reduction in illegal crossings is a result of policy reversals from the previous administration.
It showcases an altered approach towards border security and management.
During the peak of illegal immigration under former President Joe Biden, figures reached a staggering 14 million illegal aliens in the U.S. in 2023.
This represented 27% of the nation’s total foreign-born population according to the Pew Research Center.
The change in numbers is significant, considering President Donald Trump’s current administration achieved unprecedented lows shortly after his return to office.
Under Biden, high numbers of migrants were characteristic, with monthly figures consistently outpacing several past administrations.
In contrast, the recent counts from Trump’s administration reflect a drastically different scenario, an almost 93% drop in border arrests
The recorded low of just 116 illegal aliens seized on July 20, as announced by the House Committee on Homeland Security, signals a transformative shift in border patrol methodology.
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