President Trump’s border policies deliver 10 straight months of zero illegal aliens released into America, crushing Biden-era chaos and proving enforcement works.
Story Highlights
- DHS confirms zero migrant releases for 10 consecutive months since May 2025, a historic streak under Trump administration.
- Border encounters plunge to record lows: February 2026 southwest apprehensions at 6,603, 97% below Biden peak.
- Drug seizures surge, with 79,000+ lbs. in February alone, disrupting cartels and saving American lives from fentanyl.
- Democrats’ partial DHS shutdown risks border security to block deportations, prioritizing illegals over citizens.
Historic Zero-Release Streak Achieved
U.S. Border Patrol recorded zero migrant releases into the interior for the tenth straight month in February 2026. This marks an unprecedented enforcement success under President Trump’s “enforcement-first” policy. Southwest border apprehensions dropped to 6,603, a 92% decline from the 30-year average and 97% below the Biden peak in December 2023. Nationwide encounters fell 22% from January to 26,963, 88% below Biden-era monthly averages. Daily apprehensions averaged 236, a 95% drop from the prior administration. These figures restore order long demanded by frustrated Americans.
Trump Policies Reverse Biden Disaster
Trump’s return intensified border security post-2024 election, reversing Biden policies that allowed 10.8 million encounters from FY2021-2024, a 3.5 times increase over 2017-2020. FY2025 saw the lowest apprehensions in over 50 years. Key measures include military deployments like Stryker vehicles in a 260-mile zone in New Mexico and Texas by July 2025, Trump Task Force arrests exceeding 500 in January 2026, and neighborhood investigations. No releases have occurred since at least May 2025, ending the catch-and-release nightmare that flooded communities with illegals.
Drug Seizures Surge Amid Low Crossings
Enforcement yields massive drug hauls: February 2026 seized over 79,000 pounds total, with fentanyl seizures up 67% year-over-year despite a 46% overall drop from deterrence. FY2025 totals include 170,000 pounds of meth, 70,000 cocaine, and 12,000 fentanyl. December 2025 nationwide encounters hit 30,698, 92% below Biden peaks, with zero parole releases versus 7,041 under Biden that month. These wins protect families from the fentanyl crisis killing young Americans aged 18-48, validating Trump’s promise to treat cartels as the “ISIS of the Western Hemisphere.”
Key Leaders Champion Success
Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem declared, “Ten straight months of ZERO… most secure border in American history. Borders CLOSED to lawbreakers.” CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott stated the tenth month reflects an “enforcement-first posture restoring integrity,” emphasizing national security. President Trump claims the “most secure border in history” with 2.5 million migrant exits. DHS and CBP, with 60,000 personnel securing 6,000 land miles, focus on drugs and terrorism threats. These leaders deliver on promises, contrasting Biden’s 390+ terrorist watchlist apprehensions and millions of gotaways.
Democrats’ Shutdown Threatens Gains
A Democratic-led partial DHS shutdown, the third longest in U.S. history as of March 18, 2026, ties funding to blocking deportations, starving CBP and ICE. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Democrats for risking security to protect “criminal illegal aliens,” weakening defenses against biothreats and drugs. This power play prioritizes open-border agendas over American citizens, fueling partisan battles amid historic lows. Border states gain security from National Guard and military support, but funding fights could undermine long-term deterrence.
Impacts Protect American Communities
Zero releases curb migration pressures and trafficking risks, saving costs on 88-97% fewer encounters and protecting lawful trade. Communities benefit from fewer drugs and crime, with interior enforcement doubling ICE workforce and expanding detention. Long-term, restored integrity deters crossings, setting precedent for sustained security if shutdown resolves. U.S. citizens see economic relief and social stability, as Trump’s policies shield families from government overreach and fiscal burdens of past mismanagement.
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DHS Touts 10 Straight Months of Zero Illegal Aliens Released at Border as Crossings Plunge
DHS Touts 10 Straight Months of Zero Illegal Aliens Released at Border as Crossings Plunge
House Speaker Mike Johnson Press Release on DHS Shutdown
