Trump vs. Biden on immigration: 12 charts comparing U.S. border security

Immigration is a polarizing issue in U.S. politics, and will almost certainly play a central role in the November presidential election. Illegal border crossings have averaged 2 million per year since 2021, the highest level ever.

Polls show broad public disapproval of how President Biden has handled the surge, and former president Donald Trump, who also faced criticism for his immigration policies, is running for office on promises to crack down and deport millions of people.