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Official data shows arrests for illegal crossings along the southern US border have fallen by more than 93 percent since their peak under former president Joe Biden, France 24 reported on November 2, 2026. The report frames the drop as the fulfilment of a major promise US President Donald Trump made in his 2024 campaign. France 24's coverage, which focuses on California, does not give the exact period measured or the specific arrest figures behind the percentage. The excerpt also does not include any response from the Trump administration or from immigration advocates.