In June 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported the lowest number of nationwide border encounters and apprehensions in American history, totaling 25,243 encounters, a 12% decrease from the previous record set earlier in the year. Specifically, apprehensions at the U.S. southwest border fell to 6,070, marking a 15% decline from the previous record low of 7,180 in March 2025. This represents the lowest monthly total ever recorded since tracking began. Additionally, the number of migrants released into the U.S. interior was zero for the second consecutive month, a sharp contrast to June 2024 when over 27,000 migrants were released under the prior administration. The lowest single-day apprehension was recorded on June 28, 2025, with only 136 encounters. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former President Donald Trump credited these results to robust border enforcement policies implemented under Trump’s leadership. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) emphasized that these figures demonstrate a secure border and effective immigration law enforcement. The reduction in border encounters and releases has been described as unprecedented compared to the previous administration, with officials highlighting the shutdown of the migrant parole program and increased operational success in deterring illegal crossings. These developments have been acknowledged by various government officials and agencies, including CBP, DHS, and the White House, underscoring the administration's commitment to border security.