CBP Reports 5 Straight Months Of Zero Parole Releases; Border Encounters Down 93%

CBP’s September 2025 operational update reports 26,002 total encounters nationwide and 8,386 southwest border apprehensions, citing historically low levels under current policies. The agency says this marks a fifth consecutive month with zero parole releases, underscoring a continued focus on detention, prosecution, and removals. CBP also highlights significant drug seizures, including 644 pounds of fentanyl, and tariff enforcement activity.