The Biden administration’s final actions before leaving office are proving to be a dangerous and reckless attempt to obstruct the incoming Trump administration’s immigration priorities. By loosening restrictions on illegal migrants, including allowing them to bypass in-person check-ins with ICE, these policies undermine the rule of law and put U.S. citizens in harm’s way.
A new ICE Portal app, set to launch in New York City, will enable migrants to skip the critical process of in-person check-ins with immigration authorities, further complicating the incoming administration’s efforts to address illegal immigration. Sources have raised concerns that the app is unreliable and fails to provide important information, such as arrest records and warrants, leaving ICE unable to track individuals who may pose a risk to the community. This move makes it easier for illegal migrants to evade deportation and accountability.
🚨 How is this as a parting gift from the Biden administration?
NYPost: "Biden admin quietly loosening immigration policies before Trump takes office — including letting migrants skip ICE check-ins in NYC"
WHY? ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/73aq0prhOO
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) November 21, 2024
The Biden administration’s decision to release this app is not only irresponsible but also a deliberate attempt to tie the hands of the incoming Trump administration, which has promised to restore stricter immigration enforcement. With this app, migrants who are already difficult to track will have even more opportunities to avoid the legal processes designed to hold them accountable.
The outgoing administration is also pushing to make it easier for migrants to contest their electronic monitoring status, which includes the use of ankle bracelets. This policy change would allow migrants to challenge their tracking and potentially remove these devices, further complicating efforts to ensure compliance with immigration laws. The loosening of these monitoring regulations makes it easier for migrants to slip through the cracks, potentially putting communities at risk.
NEW: The Biden admin has quietly loosened immigration policies before Trump takes office, allowing migrants to “flee authorities” according to the New York Post.
The Biden admin is launching a new ICE Portal app, allowing migrants to bypass in-person check-ins.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 21, 2024
These changes come at a time when New York City is already struggling to manage the influx of illegal migrants, with more than 223,000 arriving since the start of the migrant crisis. The city has already been overwhelmed by the demands of housing and caring for migrants, and these new policies will only add to the strain on local resources and law enforcement. The Biden administration’s decision to push these changes through in its final days only makes the situation more difficult for the incoming Trump administration, which will have to work even harder to fix a broken system.
The Biden administration’s policy shift is an affront to the will of the American people, who have repeatedly voiced their support for tougher immigration laws. By loosening these policies in its final days, the administration is creating more challenges for the incoming government while putting American citizens at greater risk. These dangerous changes undermine the rule of law and send the wrong message about the importance of enforcing immigration laws.
