Trump Administration Reports Major Decline in Illegal Immigration and Expanded Border Enforcement

In an October 20, 2026, statement, the White House credited President Donald Trump’s immigration policies with reducing illegal border crossings, increasing deportations, and tightening enforcement of immigration laws.

According to the administration, more than 3 million migrants have left the United States, nearly 1.2 million people have been deported or removed, and approximately 1.3 million arrests have been made. It also claims illegal southern border crossings fell by 95% and immigration encounters dropped below 380,000 in fiscal year 2026.

The statement highlights expanded border barriers, increased immigration detention and deportation capacity, stronger cooperation with state and local law enforcement, and efforts to combat drug trafficking and criminal gangs. It also outlines stricter asylum rules, visa restrictions, changes to H-1B work visas, and tighter eligibility requirements for certain government benefits.

The administration says these measures are intended to prioritize American workers, protect public resources, improve public safety, and strengthen national sovereignty.

Overall, the statement presents the administration’s immigration crackdown as a major policy achievement. The figures and assessments cited are White House claims and have not all been independently verified.

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