The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that Border Patrol apprehensions and releases at the southwest border reached historic lows in January 2026. Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Border Patrol released zero illegal aliens for the ninth consecutive month, with 6,073 apprehensions recorded. This marks the fourth straight month of declining crossings, 93% below the historical average. January saw 34,631 total encounters, 87% lower than the previous administration’s monthly average. Drug seizures also hit record levels, including 816 pounds of fentanyl and 12,241 pounds of methamphetamine. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott emphasized the agency’s commitment to border security, noting unprecedented results in enforcement. Final statistics will be released later, with DHS highlighting its focus on safeguarding the nation’s borders.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/02/04/historic-9th-straight-month-zero-releases-border
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