Immigration

Illegal Immigration numbers under Trump vs Under Biden 

Comparing illegal immigration numbers under the Trump administration versus the Biden administration involves looking at various metrics and trends. Here's an overview:

Under Trump:

1.  Initial Decline: In the early years of Trump's presidency, there was a decline in apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border, attributed in part to his administration's immigration policies and rhetoric, including increased enforcement measures and the threat of deportation.

2.  Subsequent Increase: Despite initial declines, apprehensions at the border began to rise again in later years, driven by factors such as economic instability in Central America, violence, and natural disasters. The Trump administration faced criticism for its handling of the situation, including its controversial family separation policy and efforts to restrict asylum.

Under Biden:

1.  Increased Arrivals: Since taking office, the Biden administration has faced a surge in arrivals at the U.S.-Mexico border, including a significant increase in unaccompanied minors. Factors contributing to this surge include pent-up demand due to pandemic-related border closures, deteriorating conditions in Central America, and perceptions of a more lenient approach to immigration under the new administration.

2.  Policy Changes: The Biden administration has implemented several changes to Trump-era immigration policies, including ending the "Remain in Mexico" program, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and proposing comprehensive immigration reform. These policy shifts have been met with both praise and criticism, with supporters applauding efforts to prioritize humanitarian concerns and critics expressing concerns about border security and immigration enforcement.

It's important to note that illegal immigration is a complex and multifaceted issue influenced by various factors, including economic conditions, geopolitical events, enforcement policies, and changes in administration. Additionally, accurately measuring and comparing illegal immigration numbers can be challenging due to the clandestine nature of unauthorized border crossings and limitations in data collection methods.

The Numbers :

Trump 2016-2020

Here are the approximate annual apprehension numbers of undocumented immigrants by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the years 2016 through 2020:

1. 2016: Around 415,816 apprehensions.
2. 2017: Approximately 310,531 apprehensions.
3. 2018: Roughly 396,579 apprehensions.
4. 2019: About 851,508 apprehensions.
5. 2020: Approximately 458,088 apprehensions.

Biden 2021-2024

The numbers are harder to come by as the compiling of official statistics are behind times . 

What about during the Biden years? According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Border Patrol had some 8.5 million illegal immigrant “encounters” from fiscal 2021 through November.  

Besides the 8.5 million encounters, there are those who entered the U.S. illegally with the express intent of avoiding detection. Estimates put that number at 1.7 million “gotaways” over the past three years, which gives us the 10 million estimate. 

Of course, these numbers are estimates. No one can be sure of the actual number, especially since many here illegally do their best not to be detected. Whatever the real number, it is larger than ever and growing quickly. 

Which is why Biden’s failure to enforce border policies is likely to be a problem for the country, the economy and especially for Democrats. 

Source:

https://thehill.com/opinion/4423296-matthews-illegal-immigrants-double-under-biden-and-thats-just-the-start/