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Biden Administration Faces Criticism Over Handling of Migrant Crisis

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— 2 min read

The Biden administration is under fire for its handling of the migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border, with criticism coming from both Republican politicians and some in the media. Despite claims of transparency, the administration has been accused of leaving out journalists and lawmakers from access to border facilities, fueling concerns over a lack of accountability. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has defended the administration's policies, saying they are continuing some Trump-era practices while also making changes to address the surge of unaccompanied children. However, the lack of transparency has raised questions about the administration's commitment to truth and openness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Biden administration is facing criticism over its handling of the migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has defended the administration's policies, saying they are continuing some Trump-era practices while also making changes to address the surge of unaccompanied children.
  • The administration has been accused of leaving out journalists and lawmakers from access to border facilities, fueling concerns over a lack of accountability.
  • President Joe Biden has promised to visit the border "at some point," but has not yet provided a timeline.
  • The administration has been accused of reversing some of Donald Trump's policies, despite claims that they are continuing some of the previous administration's practices.
  • Mayorkas has said that the administration is elevating its messaging to make it clear that the border is closed.
  • The lack of transparency has raised questions about the administration's commitment to truth and openness.

Statistics:

  • 33,243 new coronavirus cases were recorded in the US yesterday.
  • 429 further deaths were reported.
  • At least 81.4 million people have now received one or both doses of the vaccine.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca was found to be 79% effective in preventing symptomatic illness in a large trial in the US.

Sources:

  • Biden vows to ease border surge as Republicans sense a political opening, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/21/politics/biden-border-surge-response/index.html
  • Biden's Republicans enemies see 'crisis' at Mexico border, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/21/us/biden-republicans-border-crisis/index.html
  • US southern border: Migrant numbers branded "challenge" not "crisis" amid Washington row, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/21/us/us-mexico-border-migrants-challenge-not-crisis/index.html
  • How many people have died from COVID-19 in the United States? - Our World in Data, https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/cases#how-many-people-have-died-from-covid-19-in-the-united-states

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