Record Low Crossings Signal Border Shift
The Border Patrol clocked a mere 7,181 illegal immigrants trying to slip across the southern border in March, White House border czar Tom Homan announced Tuesday.
That’s the tiniest monthly tally in decades—a sharp drop that’s turning heads. Stretched across the 1,950-mile frontier, it boils down to roughly 230 people a day, or less than one person for every eight miles of rugged terrain.
“I started as a Border Patrol Agent in 1984, which was 41 years ago. I cannot recall a single month since then that the numbers have been that low,” Homan shared on social media, reflecting on a career that’s seen its share of ups and downs.
The figure stands out like a beacon, especially against the backdrop of recent years.
Comparing Eras: Biden vs. Trump Policies
Rewind to the Biden administration, and the contrast is stark—daily crossings often outpaced what Trump’s team is now seeing in an entire month.
Analysts point to a tale of two strategies: one that struggled with a flood of arrivals, and another that’s clamping down hard.
“The last administration had the Border Patrol releasing millions of illegal aliens into the United States, which caused more and more to come. Thanks to President Trump and his game changing policies, those days are over,” Homan said, crediting a pivot in approach.
Trump’s playbook is in full swing: a declared border emergency, Pentagon muscle to bolster defenses, and a swift end to “parole” programs and loose asylum claims that once handed migrants a quick ticket in under Biden’s watch.
The shift’s rippling south—migrants camped out in Mexico, eyeing a chance to cross, are now packing up and heading back home.
One migrant, nabbed shortly after crossing, spilled the beans to agents: he’d lingered in northern Mexico for days, waiting as smugglers scraped together a measly group of four to justify the trek. The gamble didn’t pay off, underscoring a new reality at the line.
Enforcement Tightens and Walls Rise
“The message is clear: The border is closed to illegal crossings, and for those still willing to test our resolve, know this—you will be prosecuted, and you will be deported,” declared Pete Flores, acting commissioner at Customs and Border Protection.
It’s a no-nonsense stance that’s echoing loud and clear, backed by action. CBP also inked fresh border wall contracts in March, breathing new life into Trump’s signature campaign pledge from years past.
The numbers and moves paint a picture of a border in flux—whether it’s a lasting fix or a fleeting win depends on who’s weighing in. For now, the stats speak for themselves, and the wall’s going up, brick by brick.
