Attrition‑First Immigration Enforcement

Updated: 2026.05.14 4D ago 1 sources
Rather than dramatic mass raids or blanket amnesties, shrink the unauthorized population by combining sustained border reductions, administrative denials of stay, and policies that encourage voluntary departures so inflows fall and outflows rise over time. It treats removal as a long‑run stock‑flow problem (fewer entrants + more departures) instead of a one‑off event. — Framing enforcement as a steady, multi‑tool attrition strategy reframes political debates about feasibility, costs, and the expected civil‑order consequences of immigration policy.

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Immigration Enforcement Needs ‘You’re Fired’
Mark Krikorian 2026.05.14 100% relevant
Mark Krikorian’s repeated formulation of 'attrition through enforcement' and his concrete population claim (14–15 million, about half admitted under the current administration) exemplify the advocacy for this steady‑state approach.
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