The United States is dealing with a big problem in its immigration policy, not just about securing the borders, but also in how parole is used to handle people entering the country illegally.
This approach doesn’t solve the main issues and can give a false picture of the number of people crossing the border.
The current administration relies on using parole to redirect people to specific entry points, but this raises serious concerns.
Instead of dealing with the main problems, it might make it seem like there are fewer people crossing the border than there actually are.
The numbers show how big the problem is. Right now, there are about 6.8 million people who crossed the border illegally and are now in the country, with around 20% of them having orders to leave.
This group is growing fast because the current administration continues the catch-and-release policy and doesn’t focus enough on enforcing the rules inside the country.
The Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, seems to play down the impact of catch and release as a reason for mass migration.
Also, there’s a difference between what officials say and what’s really happening with people being removed from the country. Ignoring these issues adds to the growing crisis.
More than 1.3 million people who crossed the border illegally and were ordered to leave are still in the U.S., and this number is going up, not down.
The seriousness of the situation is shown by a bill introduced by Alabama Senator Katie Britt to stop illegal immigrants from taking part in federal elections. This shows that the parole problem affects more than just border security; it also affects the democratic process.
To really fix the crisis, we need to stop relying on parole and come up with solutions that focus on both border security and enforcing the rules inside the country. Ignoring the problem and continuing with catch and release will only make things worse.
We need an honest approach to immigration policy that recognizes the challenges and works towards real solutions. It’s time to stop misusing parole, deal with the growing number of people with removal orders, and put in measures to protect the integrity of the immigration system.
Only by facing the crisis directly and dealing with its root causes can we find a lasting and meaningful solution.
