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Record Low Illegal Crossings: Trump Policies Credited
8/15/2025
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Story summary
- In July 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported 24,628 illegal crossings, a record low.
- This represents a 23% decrease in apprehensions compared to June 2025.
- There is a notable decline in encounters compared to July 2024.
- The Trump administration attributes these results to its border security policies during the 2024 election.
