The U.S. State Department has rejected a U.N. migration declaration, citing concerns over mass migration and its impact on American society.
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday its refusal to support a declaration from the International Migration Review Forum, criticizing the United Nations for what it describes as efforts to “advocate and facilitate replacement immigration” in the United States and throughout the broader Western world.
The U.S. did not participate in the second International Migration Review Forum, which took place from May 5 to May 8 at U.N. Headquarters in New York. In a statement, the State Department confirmed its decision to abstain from endorsing the declaration, which was intended to outline progress on implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
This forum serves as the U.N.’s primary global platform for member states to assess and review migration governance. The Global Compact, which was adopted in 2018 after the U.S. withdrew from the negotiation process, aims to improve migration governance across countries, according to the U.N. Network on Migration.
In its statement, the State Department reiterated its long-standing opposition to the U.N. migration framework, a stance that dates back to President Donald Trump’s first term in 2017 when he ended U.S. participation in the development of the Global Compact for Migration.
“As Secretary Rubio said, opening our doors to mass migration was a grave mistake that threatens the cohesion of our societies and the future of our peoples,” the statement read. It pointed to recent challenges faced by American communities, including increased crime, chaos at the border, and significant financial burdens on taxpayers due to resources allocated for migrants.
The department criticized U.N. agencies for allegedly facilitating what it termed an “invasion” of the United States, claiming that these organizations have redistributed American resources to migrants from various countries. It argued that the consequences of mass migration have primarily affected working Americans, who must compete for limited jobs, housing, and social services.
“The U.N. has little to say about them,” the statement added, highlighting the perceived neglect of domestic issues in favor of international migration policies.
In a broader context, the State Department emphasized that President Trump prioritizes the interests of Americans over those of foreigners or global bureaucrats. The statement asserted that the United States would not endorse any process that imposes guidelines or commitments that could undermine the nation’s sovereignty or democratic rights.
Moreover, the department clarified that its objective is not to “manage” migration but to “foster remigration,” indicating a preference for policies that encourage the return of migrants rather than their settlement in the U.S.
In a thread on the social media platform X, the State Department elaborated on its objections to the U.N. declaration, accusing U.N. agencies of systematically facilitating mass migration into the U.S. and Europe, even as citizens expressed a desire for stricter migration controls. It noted that U.N. materials related to the Global Compact advocate for expanding regular migration pathways and the “regularization” of migrants.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) states that the forum is held every four years to allow countries to review progress and shape future migration policy. The IOM coordinates the U.N. Network on Migration, which includes 39 U.N. agencies working to support countries on migration issues.
The State Department’s statement also alleged that U.N. agencies, in collaboration with funded NGOs, established a migration corridor through Central America leading to the U.S. border. It claimed that while the American public faced unprecedented levels of mass migration, U.N. entities were actively involved in facilitating this influx.
Additionally, the department criticized U.N. agencies for condemning deportation efforts in the U.S. and the U.K., asserting that these actions represent a violation of national sovereignty. The U.N. Network on Migration describes the Global Compact as “non-legally binding,” emphasizing that it respects the sovereign right of states to determine their own migration policies.
The U.N. materials frame the compact as a cooperative framework addressing issues that often transcend borders, including labor migration, border management, and migrant protections. However, the State Department has pushed back against the U.N.’s characterization of migration as “safe, orderly, and regular,” arguing that mass migration has introduced new security threats and financial strains on Western societies.
In conclusion, the U.S. State Department has made it clear that it will not legitimize global compacts that facilitate mass migration into the country or other Western nations, reaffirming its commitment to prioritizing American interests in migration policy.
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