The Trump administration's Border Patrol Chief said crossings have plummeted by over 90% compared to the same period of last year, claiming it is largely as a result of the president's recent actions aimed at cracking down on immigration.
Speaking to CBS News, Banks said agents have apprehended fewer than 300 migrants per day in average over the past week, compared to 4,800 during the same time last year. Banks also said the deployment of troops on both the American and Mexican sides of the border contributed to the decline, helping deter people from attempting to cross.
