Former U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tightening of immigration controls at the border during his presidency was criticized by many on the left, and President Joe Biden parted ways with Trump by easing restrictions, resulting in a growing influx of immigrants from Central and South America at the border, with U.S. authorities detaining nearly 100,000 immigrants in February, a new high since 2006 when compared to past February figures.
Reuters reports that the rising numbers show a growing influx of Central and South Americans seeking asylum at the border as Biden tries to overturn Trump’s immigration policies, especially as the number of child migrants without Parents or legal guardians has also increased significantly.
Sources pointed out that U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested more than 4,500 immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday local Time, representing a fear that the situation of illegal entry will not slow down in March.
The U.S. Republican Party has repeatedly criticized Biden for overturning Trump’s strict immigration policy, arguing that it will lead to an even greater influx of illegal immigrants. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy sent a letter to Biden on Friday requesting a meeting to discuss immigration issues, stressing that he was “extremely concerned” about Biden’s border measures.
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