Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
U.S. Border Patrol in July released zero illegal immigrants from the southern border into the United States for the 15th straight month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in an Aug. 13 statement.
Illegal crossings last month remained “historically low,” CBP said. Apprehensions of illegal immigrants by Border Patrol along the southwest border in July were 94 percent lower than the monthly average under the prior administration.
The number of illegal immigrants apprehended in the current fiscal year through July is lower than the average of just a single month between fiscal years 1992 and 2024.
“Again this month, the results are clear: President Trump’s border security agenda is restoring order and putting the safety of the American people first,” Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in the statement.
“DHS remains focused on enforcing our immigration laws, securing the border, and ensuring those who enter our country illegally are removed swiftly.”
According to the CBP, the continued decline in border crossings and apprehensions reflects the impact of “robust enforcement policies.”
CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott credited clear policies, strong enforcement, and the work of frontline personnel for delivering positive results at America’s borders.
CBP data show there were 103,028 enforcement encounters at the southwest land border between Octo
