
Arrests and deportations of immigrants in US illegally drop under Biden with shift in priorities
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The number of people arrested and deported for being in the US illegally has dropped under President Joe Biden after his administration narrowed its enforcement focus to those who may pose a threat or have criminal backgrounds, marking a shift from the policies under the Trump administration.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Biden administration has sought to prioritize its focus on immigrants who pose a threat to national security, border security and public safety. The change was prompted by an executive order signed by Biden shortly after he took office. In March, ICE arrested 2,214 undocumented immigrants, down from 6,679 in December, Trump's last full month in office.
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