In December, arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico held steady, reflecting the lowest levels since mid-2020, with around 44,000 apprehensions, similar to the previous month. This continuation of reduced border activity comes despite expectations of a surge ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. The decline in arrests, a trend over the past six months, coincides with the final month of President Joe Biden's tenure and is attributed to effective border enforcement and the implementation of stricter asylum policies. Meanwhile, legal entries have surpassed illegal arrests for the second month, supported by the CBP One appointment system. However, President-elect Trump plans to implement significant policy changes, including ending this system and reinstating stringent asylum protocols.
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