In fiscal year 2011 , there were 100 U.S. Border Patrol agents in the various Border Sectors . Note : Numbers of unauthorized immigrants are at their lowest levels since 1990 . During Tuesday night 's State of the Union address , President Barack Obama touted his administration 's efforts on reducing illegal immigration . The figures can be tough to determine .
In fiscal year 2011 , there were 100 U.S. Border Patrol agents in the various Border Sectors . Note : Numbers of unauthorized immigrants are at their lowest levels since 1990 . The figures can be tough to determine .