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In California, illegal border crossings plummet under Trump administration

Published November 2, 2026 4:36 am • Updated November 2, 2026 4:36 am •
In California, illegal border crossings plummet under Trump administration
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It was one of US President Donald Trump's major campaign promises in 2024: putting an end to illegal crossings along the southern US border. Today, official data shows that promise has been kept: arrests for illegal crossings have plummeted by more than 93 percent since the peak of arrests under then-US President Joe Biden.

It was one of US President Donald Trump's major campaign promises in 2024: putting an end to illegal crossings along the southern US border. Today, official data shows that promise has been kept: arrests for illegal crossings have plummeted by more than 93 percent since the peak of arrests under then-US President Joe Biden.

Source: France 24 — Original report ↗

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Original source: France 24 ↗