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Immigration Under Trump: What Has Changed And What Lies Ahead

by Celia

During his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a series of directives aimed at carrying out his promises of mass deportations and enhanced border security. Some of these actions were felt immediately, while others face legal challenges and may take years to fully implement. However, they have already generated significant fear in immigrant communities.

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The effectiveness of many of these policies will largely depend on funding. Congress is expected to consider additional support soon. Trump may also use emergency powers to tap into the Defense Department’s resources, as he did during his first term to fund the border wall.

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Here is a summary of how immigration policy has changed under Trump and what remains to be seen:

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Immigration Arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported an average of 710 immigration arrests daily from Thursday through Monday, up from a daily average of 311 during a 12-month period under President Joe Biden. If this rate continues, it would surpass ICE’s previous high mark set during the Obama administration.

The Trump administration has highlighted the participation of other agencies in ICE operations, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and Customs and Border Protection.

Emile Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, observed arrests in Chicago, signaling the Justice Department’s increased involvement.

Deportations

ICE has not disclosed the number of deportations since Trump took office, but the administration has highlighted removal flights, including the use of military planes.

Under Biden, ICE deported over 270,000 people in a 12-month period ending in September, the highest annual tally in a decade.

Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Colombia after President Gustavo Petro initially refused to accept deportees on military planes. Petro eventually backed down, and a C-27 military transport plane landed in Guatemala with 80 deportees.

The administration expanded “expedited removal” authority nationwide, allowing ICE to deport people without appearing before an immigration judge. The ACLU is challenging this in court.

Border Enforcement

Trump ended the use of the CBP One app, which allowed migrants to enter the country on two-year permits with work eligibility. This move canceled tens of thousands of appointments for people stranded in Mexico.

He also ended a policy that allowed over 500,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to fly to the U.S. on two-year permits if they had a financial sponsor.

Trump secured Mexico’s approval to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy, requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court.

The Pentagon began deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to the border, though it remains unclear if they will move beyond supporting roles.

Other Measures

The administration ended a policy to avoid arrests at “sensitive locations” such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship.

It threatened to punish “sanctuary” jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Many of these steps will take time to fully implement, and some face legal challenges. The future of these policies will depend on funding and potential legal outcomes.

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