During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on immigration and abortion, highlighting significant claims made by political figures and the factual accuracy behind them.

On immigration, it was noted that President Biden's assertion regarding a 40% drop in encounters was largely accurate. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported a decrease in encounters to fewer than 24,100 per day following Biden's policy announcement on June 4th. This statistic underscores the administration's efforts to manage immigration effectively.

In contrast, the conversation shifted to abortion, where former President Trump reiterated a controversial claim that Democrats support the termination of pregnancies in the later stages, including after birth. This assertion was challenged during the meeting, with participants clarifying that terminating the life of a newborn is illegal across all states.

Most elected Democrats have publicly supported abortion rights under the standards set by Roe v. Wade, which allows access to abortion up to fetal viability, typically around 24 weeks. Furthermore, many Democrats have indicated support for abortions beyond this point if deemed necessary by medical professionals. Experts highlighted that cases resulting in fetal death during the third trimester are rare, accounting for less than 1% of abortions occurring after 21 weeks, and usually involve severe medical conditions affecting either the fetus or the pregnant individual.

These discussions reflect ongoing debates in the political landscape regarding immigration policies and reproductive rights, emphasizing the importance of accurate information in public discourse.