Biden-era policy blamed as ICE makes just 8 arrests among 3 million suspected visa overstayers

A Department of Homeland Security audit found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made only eight arrests among more than 3 million suspected visa overstayers during the Biden administration. The inspector general has identified a specific 2021 policy as the reason for this low number. This policy is being blamed for the minimal enforcement actions taken against individuals who have overstayed their visas.

• ICE made only eight arrests of suspected visa overstayers under the Biden administration.
• Over 3 million individuals are suspected of overstaying their visas.
• A DHS audit found a 2021 policy to be the cause of the low arrest numbers.
• The inspector general blames this policy for the lack of enforcement.