In an astonishing final push, the Biden administration is loosening immigration enforcement just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. A new app being introduced in New York City will allow illegal migrants to bypass in-person check-ins with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), making it more difficult for law enforcement to track and monitor individuals who have entered the country illegally. This is a dangerous attempt to frustrate the incoming administration’s ability to address illegal immigration and protect U.S. citizens.
The app, set to be launched in December, has already raised significant concerns among experts, who have pointed out that it is prone to glitches and technical issues. These problems are compounded by the fact that the app does not track important data, such as past arrests or outstanding warrants. This lack of oversight will make it easier for migrants to avoid detection and evade deportation, increasing the risks to public safety.
🚨 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
This policy shift is not isolated but part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to ease immigration restrictions in its final days. In addition to the app, the administration is attempting to relax rules on electronic monitoring, allowing migrants to challenge their ankle bracelet tracking status. These new policies undermine efforts to ensure that migrants comply with immigration laws and increase the likelihood that dangerous individuals will remain in the U.S.
These changes are being implemented despite widespread public opposition to illegal immigration and calls for stricter enforcement of immigration laws. By making it easier for migrants to bypass check-ins and monitoring, the Biden administration is disregarding the safety and security of American citizens in favor of loosening immigration controls. The app and the policy changes surrounding electronic monitoring will only serve to make it harder for law enforcement to do its job and protect citizens from individuals who may have criminal backgrounds or pose other risks.
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
With more than 223,000 migrants arriving in New York City alone since the beginning of the migrant crisis, the consequences of these policy changes will be felt immediately. Local law enforcement, already overwhelmed by the flood of illegal migrants, will be further strained by these new regulations. Instead of securing the border and enforcing immigration laws, the Biden administration is actively working to weaken the system and create additional obstacles for the incoming Trump administration.
The timing of these changes is particularly troubling. These policies are designed to create as many hurdles as possible for the next administration, effectively tying their hands when it comes to enforcing immigration laws and protecting U.S. citizens. It is a politically motivated move that prioritizes the comfort of illegal migrants over the safety of American families, and it is a reckless end to an administration that has already undermined border security.
