Staff Reports
The latest figures from the southern border are making it clear: the Biden administration’s border crisis might finally be showing signs of retreat. The Border Patrol reported detecting a measly 7,181 illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S. in March—a statistic that hasn’t been this low in decades. When broken down, that’s roughly 230 individuals sneaking in each day along a 1,950-mile border. To put it in perspective, that’s less than one illegal immigrant every eight miles. No wonder Border Patrol veterans are scratching their heads in disbelief.
Tom Homan, a seasoned Border Patrol agent since 1984, has never witnessed such low numbers in all his years. He’s making it abundantly clear that the current administration’s approach to border security is a stark contrast to the disastrous open-border policies of the Biden era, which regularly saw more illegal crossings in a single day than former President Trump’s administration encountered in an entire month. The data paints a picture of what happens when a nation prioritizes security over chaos.
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The credit for these significant changes goes to Trump and his robust policy decisions. During his presidency, Trump not only declared a national emergency at the border but also dispatched the Pentagon to fortify U.S. defenses. He eliminated programs that previously invited illegal crossings and ended the catch-and-release asylum policies that made America a magnet for migrants. According to Homan, those days of rampant illegal immigration are in the rearview mirror, replaced by a strategy that actually upholds U.S. law.
In a further twist, many migrants who once eagerly awaited their opportunity to cross are now retreating back into Mexico. This isn’t just a temporary blip—it’s a clear signal that the message is sinking in: the border is effectively closed to illegal crossings. Those daring enough to test the waters face serious consequences, as Pete Flores from Customs and Border Protection emphasizes that prosecution and deportation await those who disregard the law.
In a move that may signal more action to come, CBP announced new contracts for border wall construction in March. This revival of Trump’s signature campaign promise is not only a testament to the effectiveness of strong border policies but a welcome sign to those who value law and order. It appears the momentum is shifting, and the tide of illegal immigration is finally turning. It’s about time that common sense took the front seat in the national conversation about border security.
