Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security | official website
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported a significant decrease in nationwide encounters and apprehensions, setting new record lows under the Trump Administration. In June, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recorded 25,243 encounters, marking a 12% reduction from the previous record set in February 2025. This figure is also 89% lower than the monthly average for the years 2021 to 2024.
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) apprehensions nationwide totaled 8,039, surpassing the previous low from March 2025. This marks a substantial drop compared to June of last year when there were 11,414 apprehensions in just the first three days. Along the Southwest Border, USBP apprehensions decreased to 6,070—a 15% decline from March this year. In contrast, more than 7,000 apprehensions were made in just the first two days of June last year.
On June 28th, Border Patrol recorded only 137 apprehensions across the entire Southwest Border—the lowest single-day total in over twenty-five years. The number of "gotaways" also fell by 90% compared to June of last year. For two consecutive months now, USBP has reported zero releases as part of its commitment to ending catch-and-release policies.
"The numbers don’t lie—under President Trump’s leadership, DHS and CBP have shattered records and delivered the most secure border in American history," stated Secretary Kristi Noem. "The world is hearing our message: the border is closed to law breakers." She further emphasized that under President Trump's administration, Border Patrol agents are empowered to secure the border and protect American citizens.
