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Illegal Migrant Arrests Plummet 85% at U.S.-Mexico Border

2/19/2025

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In January 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a significant drop in illegal migrant arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border, with 61,465 apprehensions—the lowest since May 2020. This marks an 85% decrease from the previous year. The Department of Homeland Security is intensifying efforts with a campaign urging illegal immigrants to depart voluntarily or risk deportation.

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Story summary

In January 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a significant drop in illegal migrant arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border, with 61,465 apprehensions—the lowest since May 2020. This marks an 85% decrease from the previous year. The Department of Homeland Security is intensifying efforts with a campaign urging illegal immigrants to depart voluntarily or risk deportation.