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2025 Sees Historic Low in U.S.-Mexico Border Encounters

2/5/2026

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In 2025, migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border fell to 237,538, a 55-year low, down from over 2 million in 2022–2023.
Democrats such as Barack Obama (D) and Sen. Chuck Schumer advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas attributes border issues to congressional inaction.
Sen. Ruben Gallego calls for border security and immigration reform and criticizes ICE enforcement tactics, signaling continued calls for action.

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Story summary

In 2025, migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border fell to 237,538, a 55-year low, down from over 2 million in 2022–2023.
Democrats such as Barack Obama (D) and Sen. Chuck Schumer advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas attributes border issues to congressional inaction.
Sen. Ruben Gallego calls for border security and immigration reform and criticizes ICE enforcement tactics, signaling continued calls for action.