Illegal border crossings in September were historically low, representing a 92. 4% drop from a record high reported in September 2023.

Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News — as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.

The number of Border Patrol encounters in Arizona and the entire U.S.-Mexico border has been steadily rising since July 2025.

The chief of the Border Patrol says he wants “operational control” of the border, but few people are trying to cross now amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.

U.S. Border Patrol recorded nearly 238,000 apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the country illegally in FY 2025.

The 163 reptiles and arthopods were in a silver Toyota truck attempting to depart the U.S. to Mexico, officials said.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a sharp decline in illegal border crossings for September 2025, marking what officials describe as a year of “restored control” and record-low encounters under President Donald Trump’s border security policies.

Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.