In June 2025, the U.S. Border Patrol recorded a historic low of 6,070 encounters with illegal immigrants at the southern border, marking a 15% decrease from the previous record set in March. This decline is attributed to the enforcement strategies implemented during President Trump’s administration, which have resulted in no illegal immigrants being released into the country’s interior for the second consecutive month. Furthermore, the number of ‘gotaways’—individuals who entered the country undetected—has fallen by 90% compared to the same month in the previous year.

The article contrasts the current situation with that under the Biden Administration, where daily illegal crossings peaked at approximately 10,000. It notes that this fiscal year is on track to have the fewest illegal immigrant encounters in five decades, indicating a significant change in the dynamics of border security. The administration views this progress as an opportunity to further enhance border security.

To build on these achievements, the article calls on Congress to pass a bill that would allocate funding to complete the border wall, hire additional border personnel, expand detention facilities, and support a substantial number of deportations each year. This proposed legislation is framed as a necessary step to maintain and build upon the current success in reducing illegal border crossings.

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