Recent data from U.S. authorities reveals a notable 30% decrease in United States-Mexico border arrests during the month of July, marking a new low for President Joe Biden's administration. The U.S. Border Patrol is projected to have made approximately 57,000 arrests in July, a substantial decline from the 83,536 arrests recorded in June, which was the previous low point of Biden's presidency. This figure represents the lowest monthly tally since September 2020, when global movement restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacted border crossings.
Even before the Biden administration implemented measures to suspend asylum on June 5, border arrests had already halved from a peak of 250,000 in December, partly due to enhanced enforcement efforts by Mexico. Since the asylum suspension, arrests have decreased by another 50%, aiding the administration in countering criticisms from former President Donald Trump and other Republicans regarding border control.
