They deported many, and incentivized even more to come, by actions like deportation protection for 5 million [1], or special programs to allow 500k more to come

They deported many, and incentivized even more to come, by actions like deportation protection for 5 million [1], or special programs to allow 500k more to come [2]. And while the federal government cut funds to states that set their own drinking age [3], it did nothing when those same states flaunted immigration laws (so-called "sanctuary" states & cities). So long as they permit more immigrants to come. If they tried to enforce immigration laws, i.e. the border, their efforts were swiftly crushed [4]. I don't know how effective Trump is at border control, but to imply previous administrations (Republicans included) were hostile to immigration, legal or illegal, is laughable. [1] https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/11/20/365519963/obama-will-announce-relief-for-up-to-5-million-immigrants https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/11/20/365519963... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parole_for_Cubans%2C_Haitians%2C_Nicaraguans%2C_and_Venezuelans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parole_for_Cubans%2C_Haitians%... [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alcohol_laws_of_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alcohol_laws_of_the_Un... [4] https://www.reuters.com/legal/texas-seeks-court-block-biden-administrations-destruction-border-fencing-2024-06-06/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/texas-seeks-court-block-biden-...