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Trump Border Crackdown Cuts Apprehensions, Ends FY With Zero Releases

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s border crackdown produced lows in illegal crossings and a full fiscal year with zero migrant releases.
Department of Homeland Security recorded 98,708 southwest border apprehensions in FY 2026, roughly 95% below the Biden-era average.
September marked the 17th consecutive month without migrant releases, completing a fiscal year of zero releases.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s border crackdown produced lows in illegal crossings and a full fiscal year with zero migrant releases.
Department of Homeland Security recorded 98,708 southwest border apprehensions in FY 2026, roughly 95% below the Biden-era average.
September marked the 17th consecutive month without migrant releases, completing a fiscal year of zero releases.