Headline RoundupAugust 20th, 2022

Nearly 5 Million Immigrants Crossed Border During Biden Administration: Report

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Approximately 5 million people from over 150 countries have entered the U.S. illegally during Joe Biden's presidency, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol data.

The 5 million figure includes 3.4 million people who were apprehended at the southern border and at least 900,000 "gotaways," a term used to describe people who evaded law enforcement and didn't make asylum or immigration claims. The CBP had less than 200,000 encounters along the Southwest border in July, which marks the second month in a row of decreased encounters. So far in fiscal year 2022, which ends on Sept. 30, CBP has apprehended more migrants than in all of fiscal year 2022.

The report was predominantly covered by right-and center-rated outlets. Some reports highlighted how the 5 million figure is greater than the individual populations of 25 states.

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