The number of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. rose to a record 14 million in 2023, sparked by migration from countries other than Mexico, a new Pew Research Center analysis says.

Why it matters: The report sheds light on the massive jump in unauthorized immigrants during the first two years of the Biden presidency, a historic rise that fueled the backlash that aided Donald Trump's return to the White House.

The big picture: Leading up to the 2024 election, polls showed increasing support for mass deportations — even among Latino voters — as more migrants from around the world sought to cross into the U.S. illegally and then seek asylum.

By the numbers: The number of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. reached the all-time high of 14 million after two consecutive years of record grow

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