Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data show that migrant apprehensions at the southern border rose sharply in recent months, increasing 83 percent from July to September 2025.

Why It Matters

The increase comes during the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to restrict migration through tougher enforcement measures and hard-line policies designed to effectively shut down asylum.

What To Know

According to data shared by the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) on X and published by CBP, apprehensions by Border Patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico border rose from roughly 56,000 in July to more than 102,000 in September.

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These levels remain significantly below peaks seen under the Biden administration. It is unclear whether boosted security a

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