U.S. State Department Rejects U.N. Immigration Forum Declaration
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it will not support a declaration from the International Migration Review Forum, criticizing the U.N. for promoting what it describes as “replacement immigration” in the U.S. and other Western nations.
The U.S. did not take part in the second International Migration Review Forum, held from May 5 to 8 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In a statement, the State Department made clear its opposition to the forum and its upcoming “Progress Declaration,” slated for 2026.
President Trump had previously withdrawn U.S. involvement in the U.N. migration process in 2017, and the current administration is reaffirming this stance.
The Global Compact for Migration, adopted in 2018 after the U.S. withdrawal, is intended to improve how countries manage migration. However, the State Department argues that opening up borders to large numbers of migrants harms social cohesion and places a strain on communities.
In its statement, the department claimed that mass immigration has led to issues like increased crime and chaos at the border, and highlighted the financial burden on American taxpayers. It suggested that U.N. agencies played a significant role in facilitating this migration, which has disadvantaged American citizens.
The U.S. government contends that there is nothing “safe, orderly, or regular” about the current migration situation. It called attention to the costs borne by American workers competing for jobs, housing, and social services.
The State Department emphasized that its focus is not on managing migration but on promoting “remigration.” It also accused U.N. agencies of contributing to mass migration trends, despite public calls for stricter immigration controls.
The International Organization for Migration, which coordinates the U.N. Network on Migration, supports countries in addressing migration issues. The forum is meant to happen every four years, allowing nations to assess progress and set future policies.
In response to the developments, the U.S. plans to reject global migration agreements that it believes jeopardize its national sovereignty. The State Department expressed a commitment to prioritizing the interests of American citizens rather than global bureaucratic directives.
In short, the U.S. is signaling its firm position against U.N. immigration initiatives that it views as harmful to national interests, highlighting issues of security, financial strain, and social cohesion.
