US-Mexico Border Crossings Hit Four-Year Low

New policies and international cooperation contribute to significant decline in migrant encounters.

July saw the lowest number of border crossings since September 2020, with 56,408 encounters.
The Biden administration's executive actions and asylum restrictions have been credited for the 32% drop from June.
Increased enforcement by Mexican authorities has also played a role in reducing illegal crossings.
The decline comes amid ongoing political debate and criticism from Republican lawmakers.
Record fentanyl seizures and enhanced border security measures have been reported alongside the drop in crossings.