Press Releases

ONE YEAR OF A SECURE BORDER

Democrats opened America’s borders and ushered in millions. Republican policies have secured our borders, made our communities safer, and defended our homeland.

Washington, January 15, 2026

WASHINGTON — After four years of Democrat open border chaos, the American people demanded a change. One year later, the border is secure, enforcement is sustained, and federal law enforcement officers are once again empowered to do their jobs. Those results reflect the work of brave ICE agents on the ground — bolstered by the resources Congress delivered.

ENFORCEMENT RESULTS ONE YEAR LATER

Sustained deterrence and enforcement have held for a full year:

  • Border crossings down 93% year-over-year.
  • For seven consecutive months, from May to November, ZERO illegal aliens were released into the country.
  • 2025 marked the first time in 50 years the U.S. saw negative net migration.
  • Fiscal Year 2026 recorded the lowest start to any fiscal year on record.
  • 130,000+ feet of temporary barriers deployed to secure critical gaps.

DEPORTATIONS AND ARRESTS: REMOVING THE WORST OF THE WORST

With enforcement capacity restored, DHS is detaining and removing criminal illegal aliens nationwide.

LOCATING UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN

Under President Trump, DHS and the Department of Health and Human Services have located 129,143 unaccompanied children lost under the Biden administration.

ICE RECRUITMENT SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS

When Washington backs law enforcement, Americans answer the call.

ICE recruitment results:

  • 220,000+ applications from Americans seeking to serve.
  • 12,000+ officers and agents hired in less than one year.
  • Original hiring goal of 10,000 surpassed ahead of schedule.
  • ICE staffing more than doubled, from 10,000 to 22,000 officers and agents.

INCREASED ATTACKS ON ICE OFFICERS

Years of reckless rhetoric and weak enforcement policies have had real consequences for the men and women protecting American communities. 

ICE law enforcement now faces:

  • 1,300% increase in assaults against officers.
  • 3,200% increase in vehicle attacks.
  • 8,000% increase in death threats.

REMINDER: THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS DELIVERED REAL SUPPORT FOR LAW AND BORDER ENFORCEMENT

Funding included:

  • $150+ billion to secure the border and deport illegal aliens.
  • $45 billion to expand ICE detention capacity.
  • $46 billion to complete border barrier construction, including 701 miles of primary wall and 1,670 miles of additional river, secondary, and vehicle barriers.
  • $12 billion to hire:
    • 10,000 new ICE personnel
    • 5,000 Customs officers
    • 3,000 Border Patrol agents
    • 1,000 criminal investigators
  • $10,000 bonuses for ICE and Border Patrol agents.
  • $1.2 billion to hire 200 immigration judges and expand courtroom capacity.
  • $14.4 billion for air and ground transportation.
    • Sufficient to support at least 1 million removals per year.
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