DHS Records Best Year Ever at Southern Border; Zero Catch-and-Release Cases

The Department of Homeland Security closed out fiscal year 2026 with its best numbers ever at the southwestern border, with only a trickle of illegal immigrants detected -- and not a single one given a catch-and-release.

DHS Records Best Year Ever at Southern Border; Zero Catch-and-Release Cases

TL;DR

  • Department of Homeland Security achieved its best numbers ever at the southwestern border in fiscal year 2026.
  • Illegal immigrant detections were significantly low, described as a trickle.
  • Zero catch-and-release cases were recorded during this period.