Impact of Biden-Harris Revisions on Unaccompanied Minor Migration

It’s time for another rollercoaster ride through the Biden-Harris administration’s immigration circus. Remember when we were told that their “compassionate” approach would solve all our border woes? Fast forward to today, and we’re drowning in a sea of unaccompanied minors while the White House scrambles to put out fires they started. Let’s dive into this mess and see just how badly their policies have backfired.

The Harris “Solution” and Its Spectacular Failure

In March 2021, President Biden tasked Vice President Kamala Harris with leading the charge on immigration. Her grand plan? Coordinate over $5 billion in investments for Central America to reduce migration. Sounds impressive, right? Well, hold onto your hats, folks.

“I’ve asked her, the VP, today — because she’s the most qualified person to do it — to lead our efforts with Mexico and the Northern Triangle and the countries that help — are going to need help in stemming the movement of so many folks, stemming the migration to our southern border.” – President Biden

President Biden and I took new actions on immigration this week — because we believe in keeping families together, not tearing them apart. pic.twitter.com/R9DgkpsL8H

— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) June 21, 2024

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Despite Harris’s efforts, the results are nothing short of disastrous. Since the Biden-Harris administration took office, over 500,000 unaccompanied migrant children have arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border. Let that sink in for a moment.

“According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, more than 500 thousand unaccompanied migrant children arrived at the United States border with Mexico since the Biden-Harris administration took office.” – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as cited in the provided article content

Between October 2023 and June 2024 alone, more than 90,000 unaccompanied children were encountered at the southwest border, with a staggering 80% hailing from Central America. So much for those investments “creating jobs” and “improving economic livelihoods,” eh, Madam Vice President?

Policies Matter: The Trump-Era Rollback

The Biden-Harris administration wasted no time in dismantling several Trump-era immigration policies. The result? A predictable surge in unaccompanied migrant children encounters. It turns out that when you signal to the world that your borders are open, people tend to show up.

This lax approach hasn’t just led to increased numbers; it’s potentially putting children at risk. Reports of gang members and adult migrants being released into the U.S. due to insufficient vetting practices are alarming, to say the least. Even more disturbing are the incidents of potential child trafficking connected to these unaccompanied minors.

The Bottom Line

Despite the flowery rhetoric and billions thrown at the problem, the Biden-Harris administration’s approach to unaccompanied minor migration has been an unmitigated disaster. Their policies have not only failed to discourage migration but have potentially put countless children in harm’s way.

As conservative Americans, we must continue to demand accountability and a return to sensible, secure border policies. The safety of our nation and the wellbeing of these children depend on it.