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Joe Biden’s Immigration Policies Lead to Unprecedented Border Surge

Biden’s Promises

During the 2020 election, Joe Biden promised to reverse the “cruel” and “inhumane” immigration policies of former President Donald Trump. He even stated that migrants should “immediately surge to the border” if he were elected. As president, Biden followed through on his promises and reversed Trump’s policies.

The Border Surge

However, Biden’s policies have led to an unprecedented border surge, with roughly 5.5 million border crossings in U.S. history. The crisis has only worsened since Biden announced the end of Title 42, a Trump-era rule that expedites illegal immigrant expulsions. Mass amounts of illegal immigrants have crowded the border city of Tijuana, Mexico, waiting for Title 42 to expire.

Owning Up to the Crisis

While the Biden administration has been forced to tighten border restrictions in response, they downplayed the crisis for years. However, as the end of Title 42 approaches, the administration has finally started owning up to the crisis. The president acknowledged that the border is “going to be chaotic,” while the Homeland Security secretary admitted that Title 42’s end will “strain our workforce, our communities, and our entire system.”

Challenges at the Border

Even White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who previously claimed that illegal immigration has “come down by more than 90 percent,” now admits that “there are challenges at the border.” The administration has been forced to reintroduce some policies similar to Trump’s, and the situation is spiraling out of control.

Conclusion

Biden’s immigration policies have led to an unprecedented border surge, and the crisis is only getting worse. While the administration is finally owning up to the situation, it remains to be seen if they can effectively address the challenges at the border.