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CBP closes several processing sites as illegal border crossings plummet under Trump

Customs and Border Protection recently announced the closure of several temporary migrant processing sites along the southern border, crediting a steep decline in illegal crossings under President Donald Trump's administration.

CBP stated that it started "reducing the number of soft-sided facilities" in early March, saving taxpayers $5 million to $30 million monthly for each.

'Manpower and other resources dedicated to temporary processing facilities will be redirected.'

In a March 13 press release, the agency revealed plans to close temporary facilities in Donna, North Eagle Pass, and Laredo, Texas, as well as Yuma and Tucson, Arizona. It noted that the soft-sided sites in San Diego, California, and El Paso, Texas, would remain operational.

It noted that, in addition to saving taxpayer funds, the closures will also allow CBP agents staffed at the locations to return to their primary enforcement roles along the southern border.

Pete Flores, acting CBP commissioner, stated, "Due to the unprecedented drop in apprehensions of illegal aliens as a result of President Trump's leadership, CBP is reducing the number of temporary, soft-sided processing facilities where illegal aliens have been held in specific locations along the southwest border."

"CBP no longer has a need for them as illegal aliens are being quickly removed," Flores continued. "The U.S. Border Patrol has full capability to manage