"Trump's Twitter account, Eour X, records unparalleled decline in illegal border crossings"
In a stark contrast, the border enforcement policies of the Trump and Biden administrations have shown significant differences in approach, despite both aiming to tighten border control and reduce illegal immigrant encounters at the southern border.
During the Trump Administration, strong border enforcement was prioritised. The President expanded the border wall through a national emergency declaration, increased border personnel, and deployed thousands of active-duty troops to the border. Trump also pressured Mexico to enhance its border security and threatened tariffs. Notably, the administration implemented a strict "zero-tolerance" policy, criminally prosecuting all unauthorized border crossers, leading to widespread family separations due to legal requirements separating children from parents facing prosecution.
The Biden Administration, on the other hand, campaigned on reversing most Trump immigration policies, particularly those seen as harsh or inhumane. The President ended the construction of the border wall and halted family separations as policy, although some troops remain at the border to assist in control efforts. However, Biden's administration has introduced regulations to make it harder for people entering between ports of entry to claim asylum, reflecting a tightened stance on asylum claims compared to previous expectations.
The current low numbers of illegal border crossings contrast sharply with the high numbers during the Biden Administration. In June 2023, the U.S. Border Patrol encountered 6,070 illegal immigrants at the southern border, which is a record-setting low. Nationwide illegal immigrant encounters over the month were the lowest on record. This fiscal year is on track to see the fewest illegal immigrant encounters in five decades.
The Trump Administration's focus on harsh enforcement and deterrence, including family separations and a border wall, appears to have contributed to the reduction in illegal border crossings during his term. The One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes funding to hire thousands of new border personnel, fund at least one million deportations per year, and finish the border wall, could further fortify these efforts if passed by Congress.
However, it is important to note that during the Biden Administration, there was a peak of approximately 10,000 unvetted migrants illegally crossing the southern border every day. Many migrants who crossed the border during the Biden Administration were released into the country with little or no oversight. This highlights the importance of effective border enforcement and the need for thorough vetting of migrants to ensure national security.
In comparison, Biden's policies moderate the approach in some humanitarian aspects but continue stringent border control and asylum restrictions to manage increased illegal immigrant encounters at the southern border. The low numbers of illegal border crossings underscore the effectiveness of President Trump's border policies, though the Biden Administration's approach appears more moderate on enforcement methods like family separation and wall construction.
In conclusion, while both administrations have taken measures to tighten border control, their approaches have been distinct. The Trump Administration's focus on harsh enforcement and deterrence, including family separations and a border wall, appears to have contributed to the reduction in illegal border crossings during his term. The Biden Administration, on the other hand, has introduced regulations to make it harder for people entering between ports of entry to claim asylum, while maintaining a troop presence and tightening asylum access in response to record migrant arrivals. The current low border crossing numbers indicate the effectiveness of both administrations' border enforcement policies, though the specific methods and outcomes vary significantly.
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/border-patrol-encounters-record-low-illegal-immigrant-arrests/ [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/us/politics/illegal-immigrant-encounters-border-patrol.html [3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/06/30/border-patrol-encounters-record-low-illegal-immigrant-arrests/ [4] https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/30/border-patrol-encounters-record-low-illegal-immigrant-arrests-00064211
News reports indicate a record-low number of illegal border crossings during the current fiscal year, a stark contrast from the high numbers seen during the Biden Administration. (General News) This low number could be attributed to the strict border control and asylum restrictions implemented by the Biden Administration, as well as the results of previous policies, such as the "zero-tolerance" policy during the Trump Administration, which included family separations. (War-and-Conflicts, Politics) Despite the differences in approach between the two administrations, both aim to maintain border security and reduce illegal immigration. (General News)
