New numbers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) show that illegal crossings along the southwest border dropped by a whopping 93% in June 2025 compared to May of last year.
Most secure border in history: @CBP reports major enforcement wins in June 2025
“Illegal crossings in June dropped to the lowest level ever recorded – just a fraction of what they were under the [Biden] administration.”https://t.co/kjPWwsXibF
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) July 15, 2025
According to data posted on the CBP website, the drop in encounters is one of the sharpest ever recorded.
President Trump’s border policies and his team’s no-nonsense approach seem to finally be paying off.
So what changed?
For starters, the Trump administration has rolled out new tools like the CBP Home App, which allows migrants to voluntarily self-deport. That may sound odd, but it’s working.
With this tool, people who know they have no legal grounds to stay are choosing to leave on their own, saving time, money, and resources.
As a result, CBP reported zero parole releases last month, a major shift from past years where thousands were released into the U.S. with little follow-up.
Much of the credit is going to Border Czar Tom Homan. He’s put in place streamlined rules that cut out red tape and move people through the system faster.
That means faster removals and fewer people disappearing into the country after being caught.
Conservative voices are praising Homan’s work, saying he’s doing what previous administrations refused to do: enforce the law.
Meanwhile, the U.S. isn’t alone in fighting illegal immigration. A UK government report updated July 14 showed that small boat crossings from France into England are still a big problem.
Even with increased patrols, thousands are still trying to make the dangerous journey. The UK is dealing with the same issues the U.S. faced – weak enforcement and a system that was too slow to respond.
Back in the U.S., the Migration Policy Institute noted in April that the Trump team’s strategy is rooted in past success: finishing the wall, hiring more agents, and ending catch-and-release.
Critics may not like it, but the numbers don’t lie. When the rules are clear and consequences are real, people stop trying to sneak in.
Some immigration activists say the new rules are “too harsh” and don’t give migrants enough time to make their case. But ask most working Americans (especially those living in border states) and you’ll hear something different.
They want safety, order, and a system that respects our laws.
Bottom line? After years of chaos, the tide is finally turning at the border. The June numbers are the clearest sign yet that the Trump administration’s plan is working, and working fast.
It’s about time.
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