Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border down 94%, Border Patrol chief says
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Washington — Unlawful crossings at the U.S. southern border are down 94% from the same period last year, Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks told CBS News in his first sit-down interview, crediting the Trump administration's government-wide crackdown on illegal immigration. Over the past seven days, Banks said, Border Patrol agents have apprehended an average of 285 migrants per day along the entire southern border, compared to roughly 4,800 during the same time last year.
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Main Idea: Border Patrol chief Mike Banks says unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped sharply under President Trump, and he credits tougher immigration enforcement for the decline.
Key Points:
- Banks said Border Patrol is seeing about 285 migrant apprehensions a day over the past week, down from about 4,800 a day in the same period last year.
- He said Trump’s actions, including tighter asylum rules and faster deportations, have nearly stopped migrants from being released into the U.S. interior.
- Banks also pointed to more troops at the border and Texas National Guard members helping as immigration officers.
- The article notes crossings had already been falling before Trump took office, after record highs in late 2023 and changes by Mexico and the Biden administration.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Tighter border enforcement may raise fears of harsher treatment and fewer asylum options for migrants and border communities.
Positive Impact
Fewer illegal crossings could reduce strain on Border Patrol, lower some public costs, and ease pressure on schools, hospitals, and local services.
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