Border Patrol Apprehension Statistics

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Border Patrol agents apprehended over 902,000 migrants who illegally crossed into the US between ports of entry in the first five months of FY24, a slight decrease from FY23 but a 12% increase over FY22. Texas-based sectors saw a 28% decrease due to increased enforcement efforts, while Tucson and San Diego sectors experienced significant increases.

Key Points

  • Decrease in Texas-based sectors due to increased enforcement by Texas and Mexico
  • Significant increase in Tucson and San Diego sectors
  • Every sector along the northern border experienced an increase in migrant apprehensions

Pros

  • Decrease in apprehensions in Texas-based border sectors due to increased enforcement efforts
  • Increased apprehensions in Tucson and San Diego sectors show effectiveness in those areas

Cons

  • Overall increase in apprehensions compared to previous years indicates ongoing challenges in border security