Biden's new expedited deportation program for migrant families sees slow start amid rising border crossings
- The Biden administration's new expedited deportation program for migrant families has resulted in fewer than 100 deportations so far.
- More than 2,600 migrants have been enrolled in the program's ankle monitor and curfew requirements, out of over 136,000 migrant parents and children processed at the border May-July.
- The number of migrant parents and children entering US custody increased 92% from June to July.
- The Biden administration is expanding the program to 40 cities and has repatriated over 200,000 migrants since May.
- The program aims to deter unlawful entries by migrant families as border crossings continue to rise.