DHS Reports Record Low Southwest Border Apprehensions for Fiscal Year 2026

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have reported preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 data, indicating a 95% decrease in southwest border apprehensions, marking the lowest annual encounters in American history. The agency also noted the first fiscal year with no Border Patrol releases, attributing these outcomes to current administration policies and the completion of 250 miles of new border barrier. This data highlights a significant shift in border enforcement metrics.