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Biden-Harris Administration Criticized for Record Immigration Surge of 8 Million, 60% Illegal

Dec 11, 2024, 03:54 PM

The Biden-Harris administration has overseen the largest immigration surge in U.S. history, with total net migration likely to exceed 8 million people, about 60% of which has been illegal, according to data from the New York Times. This surge surpasses the peak years of Ellis Island traffic, even when adjusted for today's larger population. Critics argue that this influx has put pressure on social services and increased job competition, potentially leading to lower wage growth for Americans without a college degree. The administration's policies have been criticized for contributing to border chaos and for allegedly using tactics like the CBP1 app to facilitate illegal entries before January 20, 2025. Despite these criticisms, the administration has allowed at least 5.8 million foreigners seeking asylum or other migratory protections into the U.S., as reported by the Migration Policy Institute.