House Republicans demanded data Monday from the Biden administration on the number of border jumpers who are being prosecuted as illegal immigrants, saying they suspect the administration has been lax in using a key tool to stem illegal immigration.
In a letter, shared first with The Washington Times, Rep. Andy Biggs, Arizona Republican, and 13 other GOP lawmakers prodded Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to reveal how they decide which illegal immigrants to bring criminal charges against.
With a surge in illegal immigration predicted in the coming weeks, the Republicans said flexing the criminal justice system could be a way to fight back.