The number of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border illegally has dropped more than 40 percent in the three weeks since President Biden announced broad restrictions on asylum claims, administration officials said Wednesday. This is the lowest level of illegal crossings since Biden took office, DHS said.
Good.
Pres Biden is trying to resolve the issue.
While fmr Pres Trump instructs Congressional Republicans not to pass a bill they created to resolve a major border problem.
Trump says blame it on me' if border bill fails
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President Biden has repeatedly asked for additional funding to address the situation at the border, but has faced resistance from Republicans in Congress:
In October 2023, the Biden administration submitted an emergency supplemental request to Congress for $13.6 billion to address southwest border and migration issues.
The President's FY25 Budget reiterates the need for this funding, which includes $4.3 billion for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to build longer-term capacity in border security, immigration enforcement, and countering illicit fentanyl.
Biden has called for Congress to pass legislation and provide meaningful reforms and supplemental funding to secure the border.
The President led efforts to achieve a bipartisan agreement on border policy reforms and funding in February, which was described as the toughest and fairest border reform legislation in decades.
Despite these efforts, Congressional Republicans have been accused of stonewalling this deal, with the White House urging them to stop blocking the legislation and work to send it to the President's desk.
In January 2024, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed skepticism about a potential Senate border deal, indicating continued resistance from House Republicans.
Biden has made multiple requests and attempts to secure additional resources for border security and immigration enforcement. These efforts have been met with consistent opposition from Republicans in Congress, particularly in the House of Representatives.
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Daily crossings have dropped below 2,400, the lowest level since January 17, 2021.
The Biden administration introduced stricter asylum restrictions, including:
- Partial closure of the border to asylum seekers
- Swifter removal of migrants
- A five-year reentry ban for those removed
- Potential legal consequences for repeat offenders
Since the policy's enforcement, over 24,000 individuals have been repatriated on more than 100 flights to 20 countries.
The number of migrants released pending court hearings has decreased by 65%.
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