Immigration Policy Shifts Under Biden

The Biden administration has made efforts to reverse the reduction of legal immigration that occurred during the Trump era, despite criticisms regarding the pace and extent of these changes. It has repealed many restrictions imposed on legal immigration and, in some cases, expanded the system beyond its previous capacity before Trump took office. However, the administration has largely maintained a restrictive stance on asylum policies, reflecting some alignment with prior administration viewpoints. Critics argue that both Biden and Vice President Harris have failed to defend the positive contributions of immigration, missing opportunities to reshape the narrative and public perception surrounding it.