178,000+ Migrants Apprehended At Southern Border In April

In April, the highest number of migrants in two decades were apprehended at the southern border, leading to a Senate hearing focused on the border crisis. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas presented a long-term strategy involving aid to Central America, legal pathways for migrants, and comprehensive immigration reform. He emphasized rebuilding the immigration system dismantled under Trump and defended policy changes, including stopping the expulsion of unaccompanied children. Despite Republican criticism, Biden's border policies are no longer a top headline.

What changes did the Biden administration make to the immigration system compared to the previous administration?

What criticisms do Republicans have regarding President Biden's border policies?