Biden's Immigration Policies Could Threaten Public Safety

Joe Biden introduces key foreign policy and national security nominees and appointments at the Queen Theatre on November 24, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Mark Makela/Getty Images)

By    |   Wednesday, 25 November 2020 10:24 AM EST ET

Joe Biden’s plans to loosen immigration restrictions will likely lead to an influx of migrants both legal and illegal. It’s possible the surge will cause a spike, although experts are divided about what will happen.

Policy and immigration experts are heavily divided on whether Biden’s relaxed immigration policies would usher in a new wave of crime. Many argue the numbers will forecast the results — more immigrants will lead to more crime. But others say there isn’t enough data to show a correlation between illegal immigrants and crime rates.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Joe Biden's plans to loosen immigration restrictions will likely lead to an influx of migrants both legal and illegal. It's possible the surge will cause a spike, although experts are divided about what will happen...
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