U.S. Southwest Border Apprehensions Hit All-Time Record Low of 7,181 in March 2025, No New Laws Needed

In March 2025, apprehensions at the U.S. Southwest border saw a significant decrease, plummeting by 95% compared to the same month in the previous year under the Biden administration. The number of apprehensions in March 2025 totaled 7,181, a stark contrast to the over 189,000 recorded in March 2024, marking an all-time record low. This sharp decline in border crossings has been attributed to the policies implemented by President Donald Trump, with the administration stating that no new laws were required to achieve this result. The Trump administration has emphasized increased patrols and support from the Department of Defense as key factors in reducing illegal crossings, reversing what was described as the Biden-Harris border crisis and restoring law and order to the nation's borders. The data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) indicates that the number of apprehensions in March 2025 was lower than the number recorded in just the first two days of March 2024. Encounters averaged 11,000 monthly in February and March 2025, compared to 190,000 in the same period in 2024. This marks the lowest number of crossings ever recorded, highlighting a significant shift in border security dynamics under the current administration. Senate Republicans have expressed their support for President Trump's efforts to secure the border and keep Americans safe.