Outgoing ICE Chief Criticizes Biden Administration's Delayed Border Actions

Patrick Lechleitner expressed frustration over the Biden administration's slow response to the border crisis, citing resource strain and transparency issues.

Acting ICE Director Patrick Lechleitner stated that President Biden should have acted sooner to address the migrant surge at the southern border.
Lechleitner highlighted that delays in implementing executive actions hindered ICE's ability to perform its core mission effectively.
Biden's June 2024 executive order led to a reduction in illegal border crossings but came after record-high encounters in fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
The outgoing ICE chief criticized the administration's restrictions on transparency, including the cancellation of monthly press briefings on border operations.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to prioritize border security with new leadership at DHS, ICE, and CBP, alongside a focus on mass deportations.

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