Perspective on The Record-Breaking Fiscal Year 22 Border numbers

October 24, 2022

TOPLINE POINTS

  • FY22 was the worst border year ever in DHS history, with the total number of illegal alien apprehensions reaching 2.38 million.
  • Total illegal alien apprehensions for FY22 totaled more than FY17-FY20 combined.
  • There were 152,057 total apprehensions of Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs), a 3.5% increase of last year’s record-setting number and a 357% increase from FY20.


2.38 Million illegal alien apprehensions

more than fy17-fy20 combined

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