Releases grew because of increased migration, not fewer removals

Border Patrol daily arrests by outcome, 3-day averages (January 18, 2021 - April 30, 2021)

Notes: "Promptly removed" includes the following: Voluntary Return, Expedited Removal (no fear), Title 42, Reinstatement of Prior Removal, Migrant Protection Protocols, Bag and Baggage, Administrative Deportation, Warrant to Detain/Expedited Removal, Visa Waiver Program-Remove
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