U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported its lowest number of encounters with illegal immigrants on record for October, while achieving six months of zero releases under current enforcement policies.
As the Trump administration’s border enforcement has resulted in historic lows in illegal immigrant encounters, this October represents the lowest start to a fiscal year in CBP history.
Preliminary Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data reports 30,561 total encounters nationwide—a 29 percent decrease from the prior October record low of 43,010 in fiscal year 2012, as well as a 79 percent decrease from October 2024.
“History made: the lowest border crossings in October history and the sixth straight month of ZERO releases. This is the most secure border ever,” Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement on X on Wednesday. “Thank you, President Trump and our brave DHS law enforcement. You make America proud!”…