> Illegal immigrants who make it through the border are usually not expelled immediately. Many are processed and released pending some kind of further action. T

> Illegal immigrants who make it through the border are usually not expelled immediately. Many are processed and released pending some kind of further action. This can stretch out for years, especially if they claim asylum (even without evidence to justify the claim). And yet the quote I just gave says the increase is due to people being removed from the country and trying to get back in.