The Trump administration recorded the lowest number of migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border in modern history this June, according to new data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Officials reported just 6,072 apprehensions between ports of entry—marking a 93% decrease from the same time last year.
The report also highlights a new single-day record low of 128 migrant encounters on June 28. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said in a written statement, “From shutting down illegal crossings to seizing fentanyl and enforcing billions in tariffs, CBP is delivering results on every front.”
Compared to December 2022, when more than 222,000 migrants were apprehended under the Biden administration, June’s numbers reflect a dramatic drop. CBP emphasized that for the second consecutive month, not a single apprehended migrant was released into the U.S., a stark contrast to previous years’ “catch and release” policies.
So far in Fiscal Year 2025, agents have apprehended 218,263 migrants—down 84% from the same period in FY24. The majority of those apprehended were single adults (65%), followed by family units (24%) and unaccompanied children (11%).
