NewsWashington TimesMay 18, 2026United States
Report: ICE Lost Track of Millions of Released Immigrants
A new congressional report reveals that the Biden administration released approximately 2 million unauthorized immigrants into the U.S. under a parole system. ICE subsequently lost contact with the majority of these individuals after their release.
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This report highlights significant gaps in federal immigration oversight and the management of individuals released into the country.
Key Facts
- Roughly 2 million unauthorized immigrants were released at the border under parole.
- A report from Congress indicates ICE lost track of most of these individuals.
- The tracking process relied heavily on an honor system.