Biden's Border Policy Faces Scrutiny Over Selective Enforcement
Memo reveals Border Patrol instructed to release migrants from most Eastern Hemisphere countries despite executive order claims.
Overview
- Border Patrol memo instructs agents to release single adults from over 100 Eastern Hemisphere countries into the US.
- Six countries, including Russia and Uzbekistan, are exceptions to the release policy and require mandatory referral.
- Critics argue the policy undermines Biden's stated commitment to border security and reducing illegal entries.
- The memo highlights challenges in deporting migrants due to non-cooperation from home countries.
- The San Diego sector is particularly impacted, with significant increases in illegal crossings recorded.