Immigration Policy and Border Security

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Two immigrant sisters from Colombia share their struggles with delays and frustrations over others who 'cross the border for free.' The Cato Institute's immigration director tells Fox News Digital that legal immigration is now 'nearly impossible.' President Trump's administration saw a sharp drop in illegal immigrant encounters at the U.S. southern border compared to the Biden administration's final days.

Key Points

  • Sharp drop in illegal immigrant encounters at the U.S. southern border during Trump administration
  • President Trump implemented additional restrictions and mass deportation operations
  • Biden administration signed executive order limiting asylum and facing criticism over handling of migrant crisis

Pros

  • Potential decrease in illegal immigrant encounters at the U.S. southern border
  • Restoration of border wall construction and reinstatement of the Remain-in-Mexico policy

Cons

  • Challenges and frustrations faced by legal immigrants from Colombia
  • Legal immigration described as 'nearly impossible' by the Cato Institute's immigration director