U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported Tuesday that illegal border crossings remained at historic lows in November, marking the seventh consecutive month in which no migrants were released into the United States under President Donald Trump’s border enforcement policies.
According to CBP operational statistics released for November 2025, nationwide encounters totaled 30,375, representing a 92% decrease from the peak monthly total of 370,883 recorded during the Biden administration. Border Patrol apprehensions along the southwest border fell to 7,350 for the month, a 95% decline from the Biden-era monthly average.
CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said November’s numbers were even lower than October’s, which had already set records for the lowest encounters at the start of a fiscal year.
“This is the seventh straight month of zero releases at the border,” Scott said. “Border crossings in November were even less than the historic low in October.”
Data shows Border Patrol averaged 245 apprehensions per day on the southwest border in November, a figure CBP said is 95% lower than the daily average under the previous administration. CBP reported that no migrants were paroled or released into the interior during the month, compared to more than 7,100 releases in November 2024.
CBP also reported increased drug interdiction activity nationwide. Seizures of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana combined rose 33% by weight compared to October. Fentanyl seizures alone totaled 1,543 pounds in November, a 59% increase month over month. Methamphetamine seizures rose 118%, while cocaine seizures increased 40%.
In addition to border enforcement, CBP highlighted its role in trade and tariff enforcement. The agency processed $272 billion in imports during November and identified $28.1 billion in duties owed. From January 20 through November 30, CBP collected $266 billion in tariffs, taxes, and fees.
CBP officials said the November data reflects sustained enforcement operations, expanded use of Title 8 authorities, and a continued focus on deterrence, interdiction, and removal. Full monthly statistics are available through CBP’s public reporting portal.
