Biden's immigration policies lead to surge of unaccompanied minors at US border
- A two-year-old migrant was found alone at the US border, highlighting the dangers faced by children making the journey.
- Over the past four years, a staggering number of unaccompanied minors have illegally crossed the border, influenced by policies that do not penalize their parents.
- These circumstances raise serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children entering the US under current immigration policies.
In recent years, the United States has witnessed a significant increase in the number of unaccompanied minors crossing its southern border, primarily from El Salvador and other Central American countries. The current administration's immigration policies are critiqued for incentivizing families to send their children alone on perilous journeys, which often lead to dangers such as trafficking and exploitation. Legislative changes enacted in 2008 have aimed to protect these vulnerable groups but have inadvertently resulted in a surge in the number of unaccompanied minors. Previous administrations, including President Obama, recognized the escalating crisis and attempted to address the legislative loopholes allowing such situations to persist, yet no substantial reforms have materialized under the Biden administration. Consequently, the management and treatment of these minors have raised concerns over their safety and the repercussions of flawed immigration policy implementations.