The Biden administration announced a 97% decrease in illegal border crossings by migrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti after Mexico began accepting migrants.
U.S. authorities have seen a 97% decline in illegal border crossings by migrants, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela since Mexico began accepting those expelled under a pandemic-era order, the Biden administration said Wednesday.
"These expanded border enforcement measures are working," said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas."It is incomprehensible that some states who stand to benefit from these highly effective enforcement measures are seeking to block them and cause more irregular migration at our southern border."U.S.
By law, Homeland Security may parole migrants into the United States"only on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit."
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