Arr, be Biden be the scallywag behind this border chaos, ye reckon?
2024-01-29
Arr, Biden's border calamity be no swift creation. On Day One, he cast aside rules that hindered unlawful immigration. 'Tis left us ponderin', be it a calculated plot, or merely a miscalculated misadventure, mateys?
The House Judiciary Committee recently released a report criticizing the Biden administration's handling of undocumented immigrants at the border and its failure to enforce immigration laws within the country. The report suggests that the administration intentionally caused the border crisis, which seems plausible given their actions.During his campaign, President Biden promised to reverse Trump's border policies, but then backtracked on that promise, stating that his administration needed time to prepare for the transition. However, on his first day in office, he rescinded various measures put in place by Trump and resumed the catch-and-release practice of releasing illegal border crossers into the United States.
Since January 2021, the Border Patrol has apprehended nearly 6 million illegal crossers, releasing over 3.3 million of them into the country. The administration has also taken steps to ensure that these illegal crossers can stay in the United States, replacing removal provisions with their own guidelines that shield them from being put in removal proceedings.
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has limited enforcement measures to deportable migrants who pose a threat to national security, public safety, and border security. As a result, ICE's removal numbers have significantly decreased, with only a small percentage of removals being for being here unlawfully.
In an attempt to discourage illegal crossings, the administration has provided lawful pathways as alternatives and restricted asylum eligibility for those who choose to make illegal crossings. However, these efforts have not been successful in reducing illegal crossings.
The administration's actions have given false hope to millions of migrants who expected to establish a lawful permanent home in the United States, particularly unfair to asylum seekers who may never have a chance to present their asylum applications.
In conclusion, the House Judiciary Committee's report raises serious concerns about the Biden administration's immigration policies and its refusal to enforce immigration laws, contributing to the ongoing border crisis.