According to statistics obtained by ABC News on Tuesday, February 19, the number of arrests at the southwestern U.S. border in January 2025 has decreased by about one-third. According to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, there were 61,465 arrests recorded in January, down from 96,048 in December 2024. The statistics indicate that following Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20 (February 1), as the 47th President of the United States, this decrease has intensified. In the three weeks prior to the inauguration, the daily average of immigrant arrests was over 2,000, but after Trump took office, this figure dropped to 786 per day. In January 2024, the number of detainees in this area was 176,191. According to data obtained by ABC News, between January 21 and 31 (11 days after Trump entered the White House), the number of U.S. Border Patrol arrests at the southwestern border was 85 percent lower than the same period in 2024. Additionally, in the 11 days following January 20, the number of detainees at border crossings decreased by 93 percent. Shortly after taking office, Trump declared a national emergency at the border by signing several executive orders and allowed military and National Guard forces to support the executive missions of Customs and Border Protection. The government has used military aircraft to return illegal immigrants to their countries. The White House states that it has targeted members of criminal gangs and violent offenders during the crackdown on illegal immigration. Pentagon: Ten 'dangerous' immigrants have been transferred to Guantanamo. Trump: 'The worst' illegal immigrants will be sent to Guantanamo. Marco Rubio's trip to Central America aims to curb illegal immigration. Trump: The golden age of America begins now.
Significant Decrease in Illegal Immigrant Arrests at the Southern U.S. Border
The number of illegal immigrant arrests at the U.S. southern border has significantly decreased since Donald Trump's inauguration, with a drop from over 2,000 daily arrests to 786. This reduction is part of Trump's broader immigration policy, which includes military support and targeting criminal elements among immigrants. This shift in policy is crucial as it reflects the administration's approach to immigration and border security.
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📰 What Happened
Trump's administration significantly reduced illegal immigrant arrests at the U.S. southern border post-inauguration.
- Donald Trump announce illegal immigrants
- U.S. Government designate criminal gangs, violent offenders
- U.S. Border Patrol arrest illegal immigrants
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The reduction in arrests reflects a significant shift in U.S. immigration enforcement under Trump.
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