The Department of Homeland Security has released startling figures showing that unprecedented numbers of foreign nationals entered the United States without authorization under President Joe Biden — with some nationalities representing a significant share of their entire country’s population.
According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, nearly one out of every 12 Nicaraguans — or about 8% of Nicaragua’s entire population — traveled into the United States illegally during the Biden years through January 2025. That figure far outstrips historic migration trends and signals a national border security challenge with deep demographic implications.
DHS also reported large percentages from other Western Hemisphere countries, including roughly 7% of Cuba’s population, 6% of Haiti’s, and 5% of Honduras’s nationals who entered without proper authorization — whether by crossing the southern border or being released into the country after apprehension.
The figures reflect a combination of high unlawful crossings and permissive policies that enabled migrants to enter or remain in the U.S. rather than being promptly removed. Conservative leaders, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, have blamed these trends squarely on the policies of the Biden administration, arguing that lax border security encouraged record migration and jeopardized American communities.
In response, the Trump administration has emphasized stepped-up efforts to deport illegal migrants and strengthen enforcement, insisting that a secure border is essential to public safety and national sovereignty. They contend that decisive action is needed to reverse the large inflows and their long-term impact on the country.
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