Recent data released by U.S. officials indicates a potential decline in illegal border crossings as the Biden administration nears the end of its term. In December, Customs and Border Protection reported 47,300 illegal border crossings, a slight increase from November's 46,612, but still approaching the lowest level since July 2020. The trend continued into January, with a 45% decrease in crossings compared to December.
Notably, South Texas saw a significant rise in border crossing activity, with arrests doubling from around 5,000 in November to over 10,000 in December in the Rio Grande Valley region. This surge occurred despite efforts by Republican leaders to enhance border security through Operation Lonestar.
