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U.S. Border Apprehensions Plummet to 1970 Levels in September 2025

Border control policies and enforcement have led to a significant decrease in illegal crossings. September 2025 saw the lowest monthly total on record, with numbers dropping to levels last seen in 1970.

In this picture we can see a paper on the fence, in the background we can find few people and metal...
In this picture we can see a paper on the fence, in the background we can find few people and metal rods.

U.S. Border Apprehensions Plummet to 1970 Levels in September 2025

Border apprehensions in the U.S. have plummeted to unprecedented lows, with September 2025 seeing a dramatic decrease in illegal crossings and encounters. This marks a significant shift from the high numbers reported during the Biden administration.

In September 2025, average daily apprehensions at the southwest border totaled 279, a stark contrast to the numbers seen under the Biden administration. This figure is 95% lower than the daily average during that time. The lowest monthly total on record was reported in September 2025, with a decrease of 89% compared to the monthly average under the Biden administration.

The decrease in illegal border crossings and encounters at the southwest border in September 2025 is a notable achievement, with numbers reaching their lowest level since 1970. This trend, which began earlier, indicates a significant shift in border control policies and enforcement. The German government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, who served until December 2021, was not responsible for the majority of these apprehensions, as they occurred later under a different U.S. administration.

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