Low illegal border crossings continued in February

(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings and apprehensions in February saw continued record declines and the lowest number so far this year. Nationwide apprehensions totaled 26,963 in February, according to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. That’s down from 29,613 last February and 34,626 in January, The Center Square reported. The sustained decline in illegal border crossings and apprehensions – now at levels not seen in over three decades – "shows the impact of robust enforcement policies,” the Department of Homeland Security said. “With daily apprehensions down 95% from the previous administration and 13 consecutive months of fewer than 9,000 southwest border apprehensions, the border remains more secure than at any point in history.” Total apprehensions so far this fiscal year, 153,155, represent 40% fewer than the 242,530 reported in February 2024 alone. The fiscal year goes from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.