Large numbers of undocumented individuals apprehended at the border as concerns mount over potential increase in immigration prior to Trump's presidency.

Recently, several large groups of illegal immigrants have been apprehended at the southern border, despite a decrease in migrant encounters compared to previous months. However, concerns remain about a potential surge in border activity before the Trump administration assumes power.

In Eagle Pass, Texas, on Sunday, the Texas Department of Public Safety came across a group of 154 undocumented individuals. The group consisted of six special interest immigrants from Afghanistan and 20 unaccompanied minors.

They were turned over to Border Patrol, Texas authorities said.

In Arizona, a group of over 230 illegal immigrants was encountered by Border Patrol near San Miguel. Border Patrol stated on Monday that the group was safely transported for processing.

Since June, when President Biden signed a proclamation limiting the number of arrivals at the U.S. border, the number of arrivals has been steadily declining.

Since February 2021, the number of encounters at the border has been steadily decreasing, with September seeing the lowest number of 101,790. There have been no significant increases since then.

There are concerns that the change in administrations may lead to a surge at the border as migrants attempt to enter the U.S. before a perceived tougher administration enters office. Large, cartel-coordinated groups may be a sign of that activity beginning to heat up.

Officials in the Biden administration reportedly discussed the potential impact of a former President Donald Trump's victory on the border during a meeting.

Officials inquired about the government's readiness for a potential surge in immigration, as immigrants planned to enter the country at the last minute, according to an NBC News report.

Migrants are unlikely to be motivated by the prospect of a Trump administration, despite promises of historic deportations and a crackdown on sanctuary cities, but instead by an effort to take advantage of what they believe will be lighter border security under the Republican administration.

The Trump administration has promised to intensify border security and initiate a large-scale deportation operation upon taking office in January. Additionally, it has vowed to abolish the parole programs implemented by the Biden administration, which enable migrants to enter the country through the expanded "lawful pathways."

The administration is already planning to establish immigration detention centers near major metropolitan areas to facilitate operations.