Staff Reports
A new report from the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General reveals some concerning truths about the Biden administration’s ability to track down illegal immigrants. The report, titled “DHS Does Not Have Assurance That All Migrants Can be Located Once Released into the United States”, highlights the challenges faced by the administration in locating and monitoring illegal immigrants who have been apprehended and released into the U.S.
The report points out that over 1 million illegal immigrants have been released by DHS after unlawfully entering the country, making it difficult for authorities to keep track of their whereabouts. DHS personnel are supposed to collect addresses for these individuals before their release, but the audit found that more than 177,000 of the recorded addresses were either missing, invalid, or not legitimate residential locations.
One of the reasons for the address discrepancies is the failure of U.S. Border Patrol to accurately capture valid addresses, which can be attributed to the overwhelming number of migrants apprehended and the limited coordination with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report also highlights the lack of adequate resources for validating and analyzing post-release addresses.
This report is yet another example of how the Biden administration’s open-border policies have contributed to the surge of illegal crossings and subsequent failures within the immigration system. By failing to address the record numbers of illegal immigrants entering the U.S., the administration has jeopardized national security, as potential threats may go undetected and unaddressed.
Even when valid addresses are provided, there is no guarantee that the stated destination is where the illegal immigrant will actually end up. This creates opportunities for individuals to provide false addresses and evade authorities. The report gives examples of technically “valid” addresses, such as a restaurant, church, bus station, car dealership, and even a DHS office, that were clearly not where the immigrants could be easily located.
Furthermore, the review found that many immigrants were using common addresses, suggesting the reuse of locations based on family connections or guidance from smugglers. This indicates a lack of proper oversight and monitoring.
In conclusion, the report’s findings clearly indicate that the Biden administration’s policies have failed to effectively track and locate illegal immigrants who have been released into the U.S. This poses a serious threat to national security and the integrity of our immigration system. It is imperative that the administration take immediate action to address these failures and secure our borders.
