A report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) shows that the number of immigrants from majority-Muslim countries to the United States has doubled since September 11, 2001.
The data reveals a net increase from 1.7 million in 2001 to 3.4 million in 2024, accounting for emigration and deaths among Muslim immigrants. Specifically, Afghan immigration increased by 476 percent, while Yemeni immigration rose by 416 percent over the same period.
The report states that the total Muslim population in the U.S., including naturalized citizens and their offspring, has grown from 2.5 million to 5.4 million — an increase of 118 percent. CIS notes that the baleful result of open borders might extend beyond criminal immigrants such as Somalis in Minnesota who have run massive welfare fraud schemes. The report warns that millions of immigrants from hostile countries could portend a major terror attack or attacks.
Historical context: On September 11, 2001, 19 Muslim terrorists killed nearly 3,000 Americans. President George W. Bush addressed the nation shortly after, stating: “These acts of violence against innocents violate the fundamental tenets of the Islamic faith.”
The report also references an incident at Fort Hood, Texas, in November 2009, when Army Chief of Staff George Casey expressed concerns about potential backlash against Muslim soldiers following a shooting spree by Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan.
CIS projects that if current trends continue, the number of immigrants from majority-Muslim countries and their U.S.-born descendants could nearly double to 10.4 million by 2050.
Then again, perhaps CIS’ numbers are nothing to worry about.