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Summary of Managing Migration under Pressure

The report analyzes the Biden administration’s approach to migration management, highlighting the balance between enforcement and expanded lawful pathways. It credits new legal entry programs, regional cooperation, and private sponsorship initiatives for reducing irregular border crossings by over 80%, while noting the strain rapid arrivals placed on U.S. cities. Emphasizing that enforcement and humanitarian measures can reinforce one another, it calls for a flexible, demand-driven migration system, deeper regional collaboration, and improved communication between federal and local governments.

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