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Biden Administration Oversaw Largest Immigration Surge in U.S. History, NYT Reports

Dec 11, 2024, 03:01 PM

The Biden administration has overseen the largest immigration surge in U.S. history, according to a New York Times analysis. Over the past four years, the influx of immigrants has surpassed even the peak years at Ellis Island, with an estimated total net migration exceeding 8 million people. Approximately 60% of these migrants entered the country without legal authorization, as per a Goldman Sachs report using government data. This surge has been attributed to a variety of factors, including the administration's record 605 executive actions on immigration, which have touched virtually every aspect of the U.S. immigration system. Despite these actions, the administration has faced criticism from all sides for its perceived weak stance on border policies.