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A scathing report by the House Judiciary Committee accuses the Biden administration of "quiet amnesty" for failing to deport nearly 1 million undocumented immigrants
A new report by the House Judiciary Committee has revealed that nearly 1 million undocumented immigrants are being allowed to stay in the US indefinitely due to the Biden administration's failure to deport them. The report, which was obtained by Fox News Digital, claims that the administration's policies have led to a massive backlog of cases, resulting in hundreds of thousands of immigrants being allowed to remain in the country without facing immigration consequences.
Administrative maneuvering allows immigrants to stay in the US
The report alleges that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have engaged in "administrative maneuvering" to allow immigrants to stay in the US. This includes dismissing or closing cases, as well as failing to file necessary documentation. The report claims that over 700,000 immigrants have had their cases dismissed, terminated, or administratively closed, while an additional 200,000 cases have not been adjudicated due to a lack of documentation.
Immigration judges accused of "rubberstamping" case dismissals
The report accuses immigration judges of "rubberstamping" case dismissals, closures, and terminations, rather than adjudicating cases based on the merits of the immigrants' claims. This, the report claims, has led to a "quiet amnesty" for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who would otherwise not have a legal basis to remain in the US.
Backlog of cases leads to "enormous" problems
The report highlights the enormous backlog of cases facing immigration courts, with over 700 immigration judges struggling to keep up with millions of cases. The report claims that this backlog has led to a situation where immigrants are being allowed to stay in the US indefinitely, without facing immigration consequences.
Biden administration defends its policies
The Biden administration has defended its policies, pointing to a sharp drop in encounters at the border since the president signed an executive order limiting entries into the US. The administration also claims to have completed over 700,000 removals or returns for FY 24, the most since 2010.
Immigration remains a top election issue
Immigration remains a top election issue ahead of the November 5 elections, with both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris dueling over who is the best candidate to tackle the situation at the border. The report's findings are likely to fuel the debate over immigration policy, with Republicans accusing the Biden administration of being soft on immigration and Democrats arguing that the administration is taking a compassionate approach to a complex issue.
