Since the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated operations in Los Angeles to remove criminal illegal aliens, there has been a significant decrease in border crossings. Apprehensions and gotaways at the U.S. Southern border have dropped nearly 50% from May to June.
The operation began on June 6, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) targeting what they describe as "the worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens. Despite opposition from politicians and public unrest, DHS continues its efforts to enhance security in Los Angeles and along the Southern border.
Data from June 1-22 shows that apprehensions totaled 5,414, a reduction from 9,577 in May. Similarly, gotaways decreased to 986 from 2,123 over the same period. This represents nearly a 50% decline since the operations commenced.
Comparing this year’s statistics under the Biden Administration to those during the Trump Administration reveals stark differences. From February 1 to June 22 this year, there were only 37,518 apprehensions compared to almost 600,000 during the same timeframe last year. Gotaways also decreased significantly from over 94,007 last year to just 11,867 this year.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated: “Secretary Noem is delivering on President Trump’s promise to secure the border by removing murderers, pedophiles, and drug traffickers from Los Angeles.” She emphasized that within less than a month of starting enforcement operations in LA, apprehensions and gotaways at the Southern border have halved. McLaughlin added: “The world is hearing our message: If you come here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and deport you.”
