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.
Key Points
96% decrease in migrant apprehensions compared to 2023
89% decrease in Texas-based border sectors
Aggressive enforcement actions by Trump administration and Mexico contributed to the decrease
Pros
Significant decrease in migrant apprehensions
Aggressive enforcement actions led to the decrease
Cons
Unclear comparison data provided by the White House video