How many migrants came into america durring biden administration
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1. Summary of the results
The number of migrants who entered the United States during the Biden administration is a topic of discussion among various sources. According to the Migration Policy Institute, the Biden administration paroled in or allowed 5.8 million asylum seekers and other migrants to enter the United States without authorization [1]. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported that migrant crossings at the Darien Gap dropped 99.98% in May and June 2025 compared to the peak under the Biden Administration in August 2023 [2]. The Pew Research Center estimates that the U.S. unauthorized immigrant population reached a record 14 million in 2023, with 6 million immigrants having some protection from deportation [3]. Another source reports that the Biden administration recorded 8.6 million migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border [1]. The sources also mention that the administration established new humanitarian pathways and orderly processes for migrants to enter the United States [4].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Some sources do not provide a direct number of migrants who came into America during the Biden administration, but instead discuss the drop in illegal immigration and encounters at the southern border, comparing the Biden and Trump administrations [5]. Others mention that the administration's efforts to establish new humanitarian pathways and cooperation with governments across the Americas may have contributed to the number of migrants entering the country [4]. The selection of Kamala Harris as vice president may indicate that the Biden administration is serious about immigration reform [6]. However, John Kerry, a Democrat, stated that his party had 'missed' on the issue of immigration for years, allowing Republicans like Donald Trump to gain political advantage [7]. It is also worth noting that many of the migrant encounters were repeat crossers [4].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement asks how many migrants came into America during the Biden administration, but does not provide any context or specify what type of migrants it is referring to (e.g. authorized, unauthorized, asylum seekers) [1]. Some sources may benefit from presenting a high number of migrant encounters, such as those who oppose the Biden administration's immigration policies [1]. On the other hand, sources that discuss the drop in migrant crossings and the administration's efforts to establish humanitarian pathways may benefit from presenting a more positive view of the administration's immigration policies [2] [4]. Additionally, sources that mention the Democrats' perceived failure on immigration issues may benefit from presenting a narrative that the party is not effective on this issue [7]. The Pew Research Center's estimate of the U.S. unauthorized immigrant population may be seen as a more neutral perspective, as it provides a broader context for the discussion of immigration [3].