Border Security

A new video from the Center for Immigration Studies shows a bulldozed roadway for Border Patrol agents to access an unsecured mountainous region of the U.S.-Mexico border more quickly. The pathway, known as the “Bulldozer Trail,” allows vehicles with 4x4 capabilities to patrol the rugged area effectively. Migrant apprehensions in the El Paso sector are down by 65 percent compared to one year earlier.

U.S.-Mexico Border

Migrant apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border have been falling for months, leading to a quieter border. Vice President Vance credits the Trump administration for this decrease.

Migrant Apprehensions at the Southwest U.S. Border

Migrant apprehensions along the Southwest U.S. Border with Mexico fell significantly compared to previous years, with a 96% drop in 2024. Texas-based border sectors saw an 89% decrease in apprehensions. The decrease is attributed to aggressive enforcement actions by the Trump administration and Mexico.

Immigration Enforcement and Border Patrol Operations

Border Patrol agents in Michigan arrested a leader of hitmen with the Gulf Cartel and other illegal aliens with criminal histories during immigration enforcement actions. Migrant apprehensions at the border have decreased significantly compared to last year.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Visit to the Southwest Border

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Del Rio, Texas Port of Entry and rode along the Texas-Mexico border with Border Patrol agents. She criticized her predecessor for not letting the agents do their jobs and emphasized the end of open borders under President Trump. Migrant apprehensions have significantly decreased since Trump's inauguration.

Decrease in Migrant Apprehensions in Southwest Border Regions

Migrant apprehensions at the Del Rio Border Patrol Sector dropped by nearly 40% in the first week of the Trump presidency, with reductions noted across the southwest border due to enhanced immigration operations. Border Patrol agents are now arresting and removing migrants upon entry, leading to a decrease in border crossings in various regions.

Record Number of Migrant Apprehensions in Swanton Sector

Border Patrol agents in the Swanton Sector apprehended a record-setting 3,309 migrants in June, making it the fifth-busiest U.S. Border Patrol sector. The sector covers the Canadian border with Vermont, New Hampshire, and eastern New York.

Increase in Migrant Apprehensions at U.S.-Canada Border

The Swanton Sector of the U.S.-Canada border has seen a significant increase in migrant apprehensions, with over 3,300 migrants arrested in June, up by 420% compared to last year. Year-to-date arrests are up nearly 190% over the same period last year.

Biden Administration's Border Security

ABC News' Martha Raddatz confronts Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration's failure to secure the border, highlighting the increase in migrant apprehensions despite previous assurances of success.

Migrant Apprehensions in Tucson Sector

Migrant apprehensions in the Tucson Sector increased, reaching nearly 8,000 in a week before President Biden's immigration executive order announcement. The order sets a limit on daily migrant crossings when it reaches 2,500 per day on a seven-day average.

Border Security and Immigration Concerns

A Turkish migrant who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into the United States expressed concern about lack of security and background checks, stating that Americans have a right to be worried about who is entering the country.

Border Patrol Apprehensions in San Diego Sector

San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly 9,000 migrants last week, making it the busiest sector for the second consecutive week. They seized a significant amount of drugs, money, and weapons during these apprehensions.

Mexican Immigration Crackdown near Juarez

Mexican immigration officials are rounding up migrants near Juarez and sending them back to southern Mexico, possibly as part of a political ploy. The move may impact migrant apprehensions in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector.

Increased Migrant Apprehensions in Swanton Sector

Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents along the Canadian border in the U.S. have experienced a significant increase in migrant apprehensions, with over 4,000 migrants apprehended in the first five months of FY24, marking a 110% increase over the previous year.