In a shocking turn of events, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has revealed an alarming record of migrant entries into the United States in the month of December. With over 302,000 migrants encountered at the southern border, the numbers have raised concerns among Democratic lawmakers who are urgently calling on President Biden to address the escalating crisis.
One Democratic representative has highlighted the urgent need for stronger enforcement of immigration laws and cautioned against sending mixed messages that may be enticing migrants to flock to the border. The concern lies in the current 'pull factor' that allows individuals to be released and wait for years for asylum adjudication. This, in turn, only encourages more people to embark on the perilous journey to the United States.
The situation at the border has been worsened by the presence of a massive migrant caravan making its way through Mexico. The numbers are staggering, with over double the amount of migrants encountered since October 1st. The critical question now is how Congress can effectively address this crisis.
However, it seems that the core issue lies within the administration's lack of willingness to enforce existing immigration laws. Critics argue that the current administration's deportation policies are only targeting serious criminals and neglecting individuals with deportation orders who pose a potential risk to national security. With over a million people having outstanding deportation orders, the lack of action is seen as a green light for migrants to assume they can stay in the country indefinitely.
The concern surrounding future trends has also been raised. If the persisting policies remain unchanged, experts predict that the numbers will only continue to increase. Even more troubling is the fact that there are individuals who circumvent American authorities and go untracked, leaving vast gaps in the system.
Moreover, the issue extends beyond the border crisis. Critics argue that the lack of action on immigration policies is contributing to problems in other parts of the country, such as New York and Chicago. While comprehensive immigration reform is often proposed as a solution, skeptics believe that it essentially amounts to amnesty and fails to address the root cause.
As the numbers continue to climb, the urgency for the administration to take meaningful action to address the situation becomes increasingly evident. Critics argue that the current policies are not only encouraging an influx of migrants but also undermining the rule of law.
The situation calls for a reassessment of immigration policies and prompt action to tighten border security, expedite asylum hearings, and ensure the timely deportation of individuals who are not granted asylum. Failure to address these concerns will undoubtedly exacerbate the crisis and perpetuate the message that illegal entry into the United States will be met with little consequence.
