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Illegal entries lower in August, up slightly from July

U.S. Customs and Border Protection data show illegal entries remained lower overall in August but rose slightly from July.

Published Sep 18, 2026, 9:36 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Illegal entries were again significantly lower in August, although they were slightly higher than July’s totals, according to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. CBP’s figures indicate a modest month-to-month uptick following previously lower counts.