Fact Check: Did the Biden administration illegally release 20 million people into the United States?

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Claimant: Markwayne Mullin (R)

Claim: The Biden administration “illegally released” 20 million people into the United States.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Immigration court data show far fewer people charged with illegal entry were released during the Biden years, while roughly 973,000 inadmissible migrants received lawful humanitarian or public-interest parole from fiscal 2021 through 2024. The total unauthorized U.S. population was estimated at 15.8 million in 2024, making the claim that 20 million people were illegally released during Biden’s term implausible.

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Date: 11/14/2026

Last Updated on November 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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