U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued several statements on its official Twitter account in mid-January 2026, addressing recent enforcement actions, the impact of political rhetoric, and changes in border release statistics.
On January 15, 2026, CBP announced an arrest related to a prior conviction abroad: "Murderer arrested! This illegal alien was convicted of murder in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Border Patrol Agents conducted a targeted enforcement action and arrested him, taking him off the streets and out of our Texas neighborhoods."
The following day, CBP commented on the relationship between public discourse and incidents involving law enforcement: "Politicians’ inflammatory rhetoric has real world consequences, illegal aliens are so emboldened that they are attacking federal law enforcement, it needs to stop." This statement reflects concerns within the agency about how political language may affect behavior at the border.
Later on January 16, CBP reported updated statistics regarding parole releases at the southwest border: "ZERO RELEASES AGAIN! In December, there were zero Border Patrol parole releases on the southwest border, compared to 7,041 in December, 2024. Nationwide encounters were 92% lower than the Biden administration’s peak and apprehensions were down by 96%! Learn more about how CBP" According to these figures from CBP's public communications channels, both nationwide encounters and apprehensions have significantly decreased since their highest point under President Biden's administration.
Customs and Border Protection is responsible for securing U.S. borders and enforcing immigration laws. The agency regularly provides updates on enforcement operations and trends through social media platforms such as Twitter.
