(StraightShooterNews.com) – It seems that President Trump’s effect is bearing fruits as this month marked a pivotal moment for immigration policy as the number of arrests of illegal aliens at the U.S.-Mexico border fell dramatically, reaching historic lows.
February 2025 is on track to record the lowest number of migrant arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border in decades, potentially setting a historic low that hasn’t been seen since 1968.
With only approximately 8,500 migrants expected to be arrested by month’s end, these numbers reflect a dramatic 94% decrease from the 141,000 arrests recorded in February 2024 during the Biden administration.
The daily average has dropped to just 359 illegal aliens caught at the southern border, compared to thousands per day under the previous administration’s lax policies.
The rapid decline follows President Trump’s immediate actions after taking office on January 20, when he implemented the border security promises that formed a cornerstone of his campaign.
These measures include reinstating a comprehensive asylum ban at the border, deploying military troops to assist with security operations, ending the disastrous “catch and release” policy, and initiating targeted mass deportations of aliens.
Border officials reported that February’s numbers will likely fall below the previous low of 11,127 arrests recorded in April 2017, during Trump’s first term.
President Trump’s no-nonsense approach to diplomacy has already yielded significant international cooperation.
Following Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexican imports, the Mexican government swiftly deployed 10,000 troops to their side of the border to prevent migrants from approaching U.S. territory.
This partnership demonstrates how Trump’s business acumen and firm negotiating stance can effectively address national security concerns without costly American interventions.
The administration has also secured agreements with Mexico and Central American countries to accept U.S. deportees, creating a unified regional approach.
Moreover, the impact of Trump’s policies is being felt all along the southern border. Terrell County, Texas, which had been overwhelmed by illegal crossings, has reported a significant drop in migrant encounters,
Even San Diego, California, which remains the top region for illegal crossings, has seen only 934 aliens crossing so far this month.
Law enforcement officials no longer face the impossible task of processing thousands of migrants daily while actual criminals slip through.
Meanwhile, ICE operations have intensified under the revitalized Trump administration, resulting in 11,000 arrests of illegal aliens within just the first 18 days of the President’s second term.
The administration has resumed deportation flights to Venezuela and implemented a policy of sending illegal criminals to Guantanamo Bay detention facilities.
Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks has publicly praised President Trump’s leadership for empowering agents to secure the border effectively.
After years of being hamstrung by policies that prevented them from fulfilling their duties, Border Patrol agents now have the authority and resources to enforce immigration law properly.
The morale boost among these frontline defenders is palpable as they can finally perform the job they were hired to do – protect America’s sovereignty and ensure that immigration occurs through legal channels only.
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