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 migration patterns across 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; Queens registered at least 25 nationalities with significant arrivals, while Philadelphia saw at least 1,000 new arrivals from 11 distinct countries including Brazil and Haiti.
- President Donald Trump's deportation machine has targeted popular migrant destinations including Miami and New York; data shows about 100,000 migrants were in ZIP codes containing ICE detention centers, complicating settlement tracking after initial release.
- Authorities often lack resources to verify if migrants remain at reported addresses, and some faced decade-long waits for initial court dates. The surge peaked during President Joe Biden's administration and remains central to American politics today.
18 Articles
18 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.
The Daily Star
A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went
A surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the immigrant population to its highest levels. Now, data paints a picture of who these migrants are, where they…
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
- 47% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
