Why Deportations Were Higher Under Biden Than in Trump's First Term
Briefly

The article analyzes the differing approaches of Presidents Trump and Biden regarding immigration enforcement and deportation practices. Trump's administration emphasized border deportations, achieving 1.9 million during his first term, while Biden continued some practices but expanded enforcement outside the border, resulting in 4 million deportations during his tenure. The utilization of Title 42 during the pandemic enabled faster expulsions, but many individuals were able to attempt re-entry due to less punitive consequences. The statistics reflect broader trends in U.S. immigration policy and enforcement effectiveness amid changing political landscapes.
Monthly removals, returns, and expulsions figures reveal that while Mr. Trump focused on border deportations, President Biden's strategy expanded enforcement beyond the immediate border.
Title 42 expulsions during the pandemic accounted for the majority of removal figures, although their penalties were generally less severe than formal deportation orders.
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