From Fox News · Anders Hagstrom · · 1m 30s
Trump border: 16 months, zero releases
The Trump administration has not released a single migrant at the southern border for 16 consecutive months, marking a dramatic shift from Biden-era policies.
In brief
The Trump administration has not released a single migrant at the southern border for 16 consecutive months, marking a dramatic shift from Biden-era policies. The Trump administration's zero-release policy at the border has resulted in record-low crossings and increased drug seizures, representing a fundamental change…
16 months with zero border releases
The Trump administration has not released a single migrant at the U.S.-Mexico border for 16 consecutive months, an unprecedented record announced by DHS and Customs and Border Protection.
“Catch and release is over, consequences are back, and illegal crossings have fallen to historic lows.”
Border crossings hit historic lows
Border Patrol apprehended 8,870 people in August, down 5% from July and 94% lower than the average month under President Biden.
Drug seizures surge dramatically
Fiscal year drug seizures are up 73% compared to the same period under Biden, with cocaine seizures increasing 28% in August to 6,724 pounds.
Parole releases dropped dramatically
DHS made zero parole releases in August 2025, compared to Border Patrol releasing over 10,000 in August 2024 under Biden.
46 billion border wall project underway
The Trump administration is constructing 30-foot steel bollard walls and vehicle barriers as part of a 46 billion dollar effort, with primary wall completion targeted for June 2027.
Court sides with government on wall
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit from the Tohono O'odham Nation, ruling that wall construction on the Roosevelt Reservation buffer zone does not violate tribal rights.
The short version
The Trump administration's zero-release policy at the border has resulted in record-low crossings and increased drug seizures, representing a fundamental change from previous catch-and-release practices.
