Lowest border apprehensions in US history

(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings continued a downward historic trajectory in October and November, representing the lowest numbers ever reported at the beginning of a fiscal year in recorded U.S. history. The fiscal year goes from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. In October, 30,573 illegal border crosser apprehensions/encounters were reported nationwide – a massive drop from 142,742 in October 2024, 309,605 in October 2023 and 278,317 in October 2022, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. According to preliminary data for November, illegal border crosser apprehensions and encounters nationwide were slightly lower – 30,367. The numbers include apprehensions made by Border Patrol agents nationwide between ports of entry and by CBP agents at ports of entry. “Our focus is unwavering: secure the border, enforce the law, and protect this nation,” CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said. “These numbers reflect the tireless efforts of our agents and officers who are delivering