How AP Obtained and Analyzed Data on 4.5 Million Migrants Released in the US at the Border
AP found migrants from 174 countries settled in big cities and smaller towns, with nearly 6 in 10 released at the border being women and children.
- Data obtained by The Associated Press reveals the destinations of 4.5 million migrants released after crossing the Mexican border between October 1, 2018, and July 7, 2025, providing an unprecedented look at how a decade of migration reshaped the United States.
- The Border Patrol encountered migrants from more than 150 countries in recent years, a sharp departure from periods when arrivals were almost exclusively Mexican or Central American, bringing the U.S. immigrant population to its highest levels ever.
- Nearly six of every 10 migrants released were women and children, marking a dramatic shift from previous years; Queens registered at least 25 nationalities with significant arrivals, and Philadelphia saw 11 nationalities with at least 1,000 new arrivals each.
- President Donald Trump's deportation machine has targeted popular migrant destinations including Miami and New York, while data shows about 100,000 migrants were in ZIP codes containing ICE detention centers, complicating settlement tracking.
- Authorities often lack resources to verify if migrants remain at reported addresses, and some faced decade-long waits for initial court dates when the surge peaked during President Joe Biden's administration, making this data crucial to understanding ongoing immigration policy.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Clarin
Independent EspañolThe migratory flow to the US reached record figures, with millions of people from more than 150 countries. Small and large cities were transformed. Migrants of various nationalities settled in unexpected places, with a remarkable increase in women and children. Florida remains a key destination.
MY Northwest
A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went
An unprecedented surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the U.S. immigrant population to its highest levels ever. Now, data obtained exclusively by The Associated Press paints a picture of who these migrants are, where they went, and what happened after the […]
Winnipeg Free Press
How AP obtained and analyzed data on 4.5 million migrants released in the US at the border
Newly obtained data on the unprecedented surge of border crossings over the past decade is shedding light on who entered the U.S. and where they went. Here is some information on the crossings, the data on 4.5 million migrants, and how The Associated Press obtained and analyzed it.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
