Recent reports indicate that illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have plummeted to their lowest annual level since 1970, with data showing a decline to a 55-year low. This trend is attributed to measures enacted during the Trump administration, highlighting a significant reduction in unlawful border entries. The Department of Homeland Security reported that fewer than 240,000 illegal immigrants were apprehended at the southwest boundary, marking a drastic drop that has drawn attention from various officials. Supporters of the administration credit the immigration crackdown for this achievement, which they claim has made the border the most secure in modern American history. The significant decline in illegal entries has resulted in an increase in arrests, as Border Patrol shifts focus to further enhance border security.