Government data shows a surge in the number of illegal immigrants under Biden's administration.

Despite a surge in the number of non-detained illegal immigrants under the Biden administration, the report shows that deportations have increased but have not been able to keep up with the crisis at the southern border.

The number of illegal immigrants on the non-detained docket has increased from 3.7 million in FY 2021 to nearly 6.2 million in FY 2023, according to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) report for fiscal 2023. This docket includes individuals who have final orders of removal or are going through removal proceedings but are not detained in ICE custody.

Over 36,000 cases are now on the detained docket, up from 22,000 in the same time frame.

Despite an increase in the number of illegal immigrants being deported, the report states that it is still a small fraction of the increase in the illegal immigrant population. In FY 23, there were 142,580 removals, up from 72,177 in FY 22 and 59,011 in FY 21, but still lower than the highs of 267,258 under the Trump administration in FY 19. ICE noted that the 142,580 removals were in addition to over 60,000 Title 42 expulsions at the border, some of whom would have otherwise been subject to deportation.

At the same time as there were a record 2.4 million migrant apprehensions at the southern border, Planet Chronicle reported on Friday that December will likely surpass the monthly record for encounters with over 276,000. Fox has previously reported that officials have said they are releasing around 5,000 illegal immigrants into the U.S. each day.

In FY 23, the agency reported a 19.5% increase in administrative ICE arrests, totaling 170,590, and also arrested 73,822 illegal immigrants with a criminal history.

"ICE is committed to safeguarding the nation by disrupting criminal organizations, protecting national security and public safety, enforcing immigration laws, and collaborating with government and law enforcement agencies. Acting ICE Director Patrick Leichleitner stated, "I am proud of our more than 20,000-strong workforce who work tirelessly to achieve our mission while also supporting homeland security and law enforcement partners with integrity, courage, and excellence.""

In 2021, the Biden administration restricted ICE enforcement to only arresting and deporting recent border crossers, national security threats, or public safety threats. This change occurred after the administration attempted to impose a moratorium on all ICE deportations, which was halted by a federal judge.

The administration claims that the narrowed priorities are necessary due to limited ICE resources, but Republican critics argue that it is part of an open-borders agenda from the administration.

Despite the more than 137,000 unaccompanied minors arriving in FY 23, ICE only removed 212, which is a new low and down considerably from over 6,000 removed in FY 19.

In FY 23, ICE deported 139 known or suspected terrorists, marking a significant increase from the previous year's 56 deportations and surpassing the numbers seen during the Trump administration, where 58 were removed in FY 19.

The new report is unlikely to satisfy Republican criticisms of the Biden administration, who view the large number of migrants being released into the U.S. and consider the administration's efforts to stop or remove them as inadequate. Some Republicans have called for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, while several Republican states have unsuccessfully sued to block the administration's narrowing of ICE priorities.

The White House has requested an additional $14 billion in border funding, which includes more ICE detention beds and immigration judges. However, this request has been stalled as Republicans push for stricter limits on asylum and the administration's use of humanitarian parole. Some Republicans have also suggested including the House GOP border security bill, which would restart border wall construction and drastically limit the release of migrants into the interior.

It is uncertain whether the administration will agree to a new Title 42-style removal authority and additional detention and removals as part of any agreement, and if it can pass both chambers of Congress.

Planet Chronicle' Griff Jenkins contributed to this report.