Reduction in Border Crossings in February: CBP Reports 94% Drop

Posted on 03/13/25 at 14:36

Drastic Reduction in Border Crossings
Trump Declares the «Invasion» of Migrants Over
CBP Seizes Over 4,800 Kilos of Drugs

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that in February, there was a 94% decrease in the detention of undocumented immigrants at the southwest border compared to the same month last year.

In total, 8,347 individuals were apprehended at various entry points, which also represents a 71% decrease from January.

«National detentions by the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) averaged about 330 per day in February, the first full month since President (Trump) issued new executive orders to secure the border.»

«This is the lowest national average of detentions in history,» CBP stated in a press release.

CBP February Border Crossings Report

#12mar | The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that in February, 8,347 undocumented migrants were stopped at the southwest border, marking a 94% year-over-year drop and a 71% decrease from the previous month.

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— El Diario (@eldiario) March 13, 2025

President Donald Trump celebrated this reduction as a victory for his immigration policy and assured that the «invasion» of migrants has ended.

In a statement made 11 days ago, he highlighted that February was the first full month of his new term and that his strategy has successfully curbed the influx of immigrants to the country.

«President Trump and Secretary Noem have sent a clear message: if you cross the border illegally, you will be deported without the chance to try again the next day or within a few hours.»

«As a result, CBP encounters with undocumented immigrants have drastically decreased,» CBP affirmed this Wednesday.

Victory for Trump

‘THE BORDER IS CLOSED’: President Trump celebrated on Saturday that apprehension numbers for February represent a 96% drop from Biden administration highs in December 2023, when CBP reported 301,981 encounters. https://t.co/etj5DENC03 pic.twitter.com/bceqhdhvel

– Fox news (@foxnews) March 2, 2025

Last month, authorities had already reported an 85% decrease in border crossings during the first 11 days of Trump’s second administration, compared to the same period in 2024.

The Republican administration has intensified security measures at the border with Mexico, including the deployment of more agents and the use of advanced technology to detect and halt irregular entry attempts.

In addition to immigration restrictions, CBP reported that between mid-January and the end of February, operations were carried out in California, Arizona, and the Pacific Northwest, where more than 4,800 kilos of drugs were seized.

The substances confiscated include cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, marijuana, amphetamine, ketamine, and ecstasy.

Trump has pushed harsh measures against illegal immigration since the beginning of his term, according to EFE.

Including raids across the country and the revocation of immigration benefits for several nationalities.

It is estimated that more than 11 million immigrants live without legal status in the United States, many of whom have been residents for years and play a key role in the country’s economy.

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