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In California, illegal border crossings plummet under Trump administration

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Briefings

Official data indicates a dramatic reduction in illegal border crossings in California since the peak under President Biden, with arrests dropping by over 93 percent during Trump's administration. This represents a significant achievement in fulfilling a campaign promise made in 2024.

Key points

• Arrests for illegal border crossings in California plummeted by more than 93 percent during the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration peak.
• The reduction occurred specifically in California, aligning with the administration's campaign promise to end illegal crossings along the southern US border.

Context

This finding addresses a major campaign promise made by President Trump in 2024 regarding the cessation of illegal crossings along the southern US border, specifically in California.

Limitations

Data is limited to official statistics from the period; specific geographic scope beyond California is not detailed, and the exact timeline of the peak under Biden is not specified.

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