Zero migrants released in May as Southwest border crossings fall 93%

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Border Patrol did not release any undocumented migrants in May 2025, a decrease from over 62,000 in May 2024, according to a report from Customs and Border Protection. Border Patrol agents encountered 8,725 illegal migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, marking a 93% decrease from May 2024.

Acting Commissioner of CBP Pete Flores stated that this represents the fastest improvement in American border security in history, resulting in significant drops in illegal crossings. Customs and Border Protection reported no illegal migrants were released into the United States, a drop from over 62,000 a year earlier.

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