DHS Data Shows Historic Border Security Turnaround

Liberty Check

• Border apprehensions have plunged 95 percent from Biden-era highs
• Constitutional sovereignty is being restored through enforcement
• Limited government success proves strong borders work

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection released preliminary numbers showing a 95 percent drop in southwest border encounters during Fiscal Year 2026.

Officials credit the sharp decline to renewed enforcement policies that prioritize national security over open-border ideology.

Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS Announces Lowest Fiscal Year Border Crossings in American History https://t.co/IWmtzUoZuM

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“We are seeing the results of putting America first at the border.”

The contrast with the previous administration could not be clearer, as record crossings have given way to record lows.

“This is proof that deterrence works when leadership has the will to enforce the law.”

Critics of lax border policies now face hard data that contradicts years of claims that nothing could be done.

“The American people demanded accountability and they are finally getting it.”

Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.