The Trump administration is celebrating a major milestone as illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings hit their lowest since 1970. The U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions have plummeted in the fiscal year 2025. Unlawful crossings notably peaked halfway into the Biden administration in the last 55 years.

The decline in these crossings has been met with a mix of reactions as Trump's stricter border policies continue to cause global outrage. Some people praise the aggressive crackdown of the administration, while experts are concerned about the accuracy of the data. Here's a closer look at the record drop in illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border.

A Record Drop In Illegal Crossings Along The U.S.-Mexico Border

Hundreds of migrants attempt to cross the US-Mexico border, while the TX Nation

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