Trump Admin Reports Zero Illegal Immigrant Releases in May, Marking Major Drop from 2024
For the first time in over a year, Border Patrol agents released no illegal immigrants into the United States during the month of May, marking a 93 percent drop from the same month last year under the Biden administration.
In May 2024, approximately 62,000 illegal immigrants were released into the U.S. interior by federal authorities following encounters at the southern border.
One year later, the number dropped to zero. Border Patrol agents apprehended 8,725 individuals attempting to cross the southern border in May 2025, but none were released into the country.
The sharp decline in releases has been credited to the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Acting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Pete Flores emphasized the operational support and policy shift under the current administration.
“Under the leadership of this administration, CBP has received historic support resulting in another 93% decrease in illegal crossings along the southwest border this month when compared with last year,” Flores told the New York Post.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) responded to the report on social media, writing, “PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT. Another CLEAR example of strong, America First Leadership by @POTUS.”
In May 2024, approximately 62,000 illegal immigrants were released into the U.S. interior by federal authorities following encounters at the southern border.
One year later, the number dropped to zero. Border Patrol agents apprehended 8,725 individuals attempting to cross the southern border in May 2025, but none were released into the country.
The sharp decline in releases has been credited to the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Acting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Pete Flores emphasized the operational support and policy shift under the current administration.
“Under the leadership of this administration, CBP has received historic support resulting in another 93% decrease in illegal crossings along the southwest border this month when compared with last year,” Flores told the New York Post.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) responded to the report on social media, writing, “PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT. Another CLEAR example of strong, America First Leadership by @POTUS.”
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