Deportations of illegal immigrants fall by 90% during first six-months of Biden administration
A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies frames the significance of the Biden immigration cliff
By Sophie Mann
Updated: December 7, 2021 - 12:04pm
Deportations of illegal migrants to the U.S., including those who have committed serious and violent crimes, have dropped to their lowest levels in several decades during the first year of the Biden presidency.
According to newly released data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, total deportations of illegal immigrants from Jan. 21 through July 9 fell by 90% compared to the same time period in 2019 – prior to the sudden onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
The decline comes amid illegal border crossings have surged at times to record levels. Upon assuming office, the president promised to pause all removals for 100 days. Coupled with bureaucratic holdup and confirmation proceedings for political appointees, deportations have effectively been stalled.
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