Archive · 20 Nov 2025
U.S.-Mexico Border Migration Drops Sharply Under Trump
Since President Trump took office, fewer people are trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
This means there are fewer migrant injuries from border wall falls in San Diego hospitals and migrant shelters in Tijuana are less crowded.
However, some people are worried about how the Trump administration is treating migrants and the changes in immigration policies.
Apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border down nearly 90% since 2020
Fewer migrant injuries from border wall falls in San Diego hospitals
Migrant shelters in Tijuana report reduced occupancy
Trump administration increases immigration arrests and deportations
Public approval of Trump's immigration policy drops to 41%
- Who
- Migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border
- What
- Have seen a significant decrease in numbers
- When
- Since President Trump took office in January 2020
- Where
- U.S.-Mexico border, particularly in San Diego and Tijuana
- Why
- Due to Trump's immigration policies, including asylum restrictions, increased deportations, and migration clampdowns in transit countries
Immigration Advocates
Trump Administration
Treatment of Migrants
Immigration Advocates
Criticize harsh treatment, overcrowding in detention centers, and lack of access to medical care
Trump Administration
Focus on increasing immigration arrests and deportations
Impact on Border Security
Immigration Advocates
Argue that reduced migration may not be due to improved conditions but fear of Trump's policies
Trump Administration
Highlight the drop in illegal border crossings as a success
- Border Apprehensions (Oct 2025 vs Oct 2020)
- 960 vs 14,165
- Trauma Patients (Jan-Oct 2025 vs 2024)
- 44 vs 1,210
- Migrants in El Chaparral Plaza (2025 vs 2020)
- Few vs 3,500
- Ambassadors of Jesus Shelter Occupancy (2025 vs 2020)
- 450-500 vs 1,200
- Assabil Shelter Occupancy (2025 vs 2020)
- 150 vs 300