America’s Open Door Era: Watchlists, Walk‑Ins, and What Slipped Through

The Ben Ferguson Podcast · Mar 12, 2026 · 34m · transcript

1. Illegal Immigration Data Illegal immigration has surged to historically high levels, estimating nearly 19 million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. This increase primarily to policies enacted during the Biden administration, citing a rapid population growth since December 2020. 2. Data Source Emphasis The narrative relies heavily on figures from the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). It asserts that Census Bureau methodology changes have undercounted the foreign‑born and undocumented population, suggesting official estimates are deliberately…