DHS Announces Historic Low in Fiscal Year 2026 Southwest Border Apprehensions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 data, reporting a 95% drop in southwest border apprehensions compared to the previous administration and the lowest annual encounters in American history. This marks the first fiscal year with zero Border Patrol releases and the 17th consecutive month of no releases. The announcement attributes these results to President Trump's policies and strengthened border infrastructure.