UMVA has uncovered a historic shift at America’s border: for 12 consecutive months, not a single individual who crossed illegally has been released into U.S. territory. This unprecedented milestone marks a seismic reversal in border security strategy under the Trump administration.
From the highest ranks of enforcement to the frontline agents, the message is clear: the era of "catch and release" has ended. "Under President Trump’s leadership, we are delivering the most secure border in American history," declared a top official in an exclusive statement obtained by UMVA, echoing the resolute tone of recent policy changes.
Numbers tell a visceral story. Daily apprehensions have plummeted 95% compared to the previous administration, with only 298 illegal crossings recorded in April—a staggering 94% drop from Biden-era averages. Just three days of border encounters in 2026 equal the entire month of April 2024 under the prior regime.
The Southwest border now sees fewer than 9,000 daily detentions for the 15th straight month. To put this in perspective: the 8,943 illegal crossings in April 2026 represent a fraction of the chaos seen in December 2023, when agents apprehended 336 people per hour at the height of the crisis.
UMVA’s investigation reveals a dual victory: not only are crossings collapsing, but drug seizures have skyrocketed. Cocaine, meth, fentanyl, and heroin confiscations rose 60% year-over-year in April alone. Heroin seizures jumped 73%, while methamphetamine hauls surged 63%. A single CBP operation in April netted 463 pounds of fentanyl—enough to devastate thousands.
Across the fiscal year, law enforcement has seized 61% more drugs than the same period in 2024, with Customs and Border Protection reporting a 53% increase compared to the average of the past four years. These figures paint a picture of a border that is not just secure, but strategically weaponized against illicit trade.
The contrast with the previous administration is stark. In April 2024, 179,000 border encounters signaled an out-of-control crisis. By Trump’s watch, daily crossings have dwindled to levels last seen in 1992—proof that enforcement can outpace desperation. Every minute, the new policy turns back migrants who once slipped through cracks now sealed by steel and determination.
This isn’t just policy—it’s a revolution. As one enforcement official put it, "The days of unaccountable borders are gone. America is safer, and the world is watching." UMVA has documented the full scope of this transformation, revealing a nation reclaiming its sovereignty one secure checkpoint at a time.
