Illegal immigration across the U.S. southern border has dropped sharply since President Donald Trump took office in January, with new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) showing some of the lowest recorded numbers in recent years.

From June 1 to June 22, agents recorded 5,414 apprehensions and 986 known “gotaways” along the southern border. Both figures mark record lows, according to CBP data obtained by Fox News.

The El Paso sector reported the highest number of apprehensions during this period.

In May, there were just under 9,000 apprehensions of illegal immigrants—down significantly from the approximately 118,000 encounters reported during the same month the previous year under the Biden administration. The downward trend began in mid-2024, following a Biden-era order meant to regulate crossings, though migrant encounters still remained elevated throughout the rest of that year.

When Trump was inaugurated in January 2025, the first 11 days of his presidency saw only 9,086 encounters. That level has largely held steady, with daily averages continuing to remain low.

Gotaway numbers—which refer to individuals who evade capture after crossing the border—have also seen a steep drop. Current estimates show about 46 gotaways per day, compared to peaks of roughly 1,833 per day during parts of 2023.

During that year, as many as 10,000 migrants per day crossed into the U.S. illegally, many using the CBP One app to apply for asylum. That platform was rebranded by the Trump administration as the CBP Home app and is now intended for “non-criminal” individuals seeking voluntary self-deportation. The Department of Homeland Security is offering a $1,000 stipend and free travel out of the U.S. to encourage participation in the program.

Deportations have ramped up nationwide under the new administration, sparking protests and riots earlier this month in Los Angeles and other cities. Federal messaging has focused on arrests of individuals with criminal charges or convictions, according to statements from DHS and ICE.

Looking ahead, the administration is pushing for expanded border enforcement provisions included in the Senate’s reconciliation bill. The proposed measures include increased funding for detention center beds and hiring additional federal agents to support long-term immigration control efforts.