Border crossings have hit a record low in March, marking a significant achievement for the Trump administration. According to border czar Tom Homan, the total number of Border Patrol encounters for the month was 7,181, the lowest in over four decades. Homan, who has served in key positions in Immigration and Customs Enforcement under both the Obama and Trump administrations, noted that this was a historic low that he had not seen in his long career.
This decrease in border crossings is a stark contrast to the record-high numbers seen under President Joe Biden, with total nationwide migrant encounters exceeding 10.1 million by August 2024. This figure does not even include the approximately 2 million “gotaways” – individuals who entered the U.S. illegally and evaded capture, bringing the total to over 12.5 million. The drop in illegal immigration under the Trump administration has been significant, with March 2025 numbers down 94% from the previous year.
The success in reducing border crossings has been attributed to the efforts of the Border Patrol agents who have been able to do their job effectively and complete the mission of their agency. Homan highlighted the significant drop in daily figures under the Biden administration, with March’s total being less than what was reported for a single day at times during that period. This decline has led to the closure of migrant facilities in both federal and state facilities in Texas, as the need for detainment and processing of illegal migrants has decreased.
While some skeptics have questioned the administration’s claims of success at the border, the numbers speak for themselves. The significant decrease in border encounters and illegal immigration since January has been a positive development for the country. The trend is so pronounced that even migrant facilities have started to close, signaling a shift in the immigration landscape.
Overall, the Trump administration’s efforts to curb illegal immigration have shown promising results, with March marking a historic low in border crossings. The hard work of Border Patrol agents and the effective implementation of immigration policies have contributed to this achievement, bringing about positive changes at the border.
