US immigration surge under Biden administration is biggest in US history

The Biden Administration has overseen the largest surge in immigration in US history, surpassing the migration boom of the Ellis Island era. An average of 2.4 million immigrants per year entered the US between 2021 and 2024, with about 60% coming in illegally. The total net migration during this time is expected to exceed 8 million, outpacing even the influx of immigrants in the 1850s.

Experts attribute this surge to President Biden’s messaging welcoming asylum seekers, along with his lenient border policies and generous immigration courts. The increase in immigrants has added 0.6% to the population each year, similar to the Ellis Island era. The foreign-born population now makes up a record 15.2% of the US.

The impact of unchecked illegal migration is estimated to cost taxpayers over $150 billion annually, with negative effects on wage growth for Americans who did not attend college. The surge in immigration is largely due to the Biden administration’s reversal of strict policies implemented by the previous administration.

The surge in immigration began in 2021, with over 2 million encounters reported by US Customs and Border Protection officers. Encounters continued to rise in subsequent years, with various factors contributing to the increase, including turmoil in Haiti, Ukraine, and Venezuela.

The surge in migration has had negative implications for American citizens and legal residents, affecting labor markets, public safety, national security, and various aspects of daily life. The history of immigration policy in the US, including past backlash and restrictive laws, indicates a potential repeat of such actions in response to the current surge.

Overall, the significant increase in immigration under the Biden administration has raised concerns and highlighted the need for comprehensive immigration reform to address the challenges posed by this influx of migrants.