Recent reports suggest that President Trump's reinforced border security measures are having a noticeable impact on illegal immigration attempts. Internal Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) documents reveal two separate instances where migrant groups abandoned their journeys to the United States and returned to their home countries.

On February 5th, Honduran authorities encountered a group of 23 individuals originating from Honduras, Venezuela, Panama, and El Salvador. These individuals, initially bound for the US, reportedly changed course after learning about the strengthened border security through social media and communication with family members in the United States. According to CBP, the group surrendered to Mexican authorities and were subsequently returned to Honduras via Guatemala.

A similar incident occurred on February 3rd, involving 26 migrants from Venezuela and Cuba. This group was initially turned back by Nicaraguan immigration officials. However, following discussions between Honduras and Nicaragua, they were permitted to transit through Nicaragua on their return journey.

President Trump's 2024 campaign heavily emphasized addressing illegal immigration, promising a stark contrast to the policies of the previous administration. His focus on border security, coupled with reports of self-deportation following his re-election, underscores the potential impact of his policies.

One of President Trump's first actions in his second term was signing the Laken Riley Act, legislation aimed at combating illegal immigrant crime. Furthermore, his administration has implemented a new policy of housing illegal immigrants at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, a move that has sparked considerable discussion.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed a second flight of illegal immigrants had been transported to Guantanamo, emphasizing that the facility will house only the "worst of the worst." The facility is expected to hold up to 30,000 migrants.