One year of the most secure border in history
Release Date Wed, 02/18/2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released operational statistics today for January 2026 under President Donald J. Trump’s border security policies.
“For the ninth consecutive month, CBP has delivered historic results—Border Patrol apprehensions are down 96% from the previous administration’s monthly average,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott. “This historic reduction reflects the dedication of our agents and officers to securing our borders, protecting our communities, and upholding the rule of law.”
Border enforcement at historic levels
34,626 total encounters nationwide (USBP + OFO) — 91% below the peak of the Biden administration’s 370,883.
6,070 Border Patrol apprehensions on the southwest border — 96% lower than the monthly average of the previous administration, and less than what was apprehended in six days in January 2025.
196 USBP apprehensions per day on the southwest border — 96% lower than the daily average under the previous administration.
0 parole releases — for the ninth consecutive month.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/one-year-most-secure-border-history
