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Trump's immigration crackdown, what's happened so far

Politiko 2025-01-22 17:21:01

President Donald Trump is wasting no time in implementing his immigration policies, which are already moving forward with aggressive action.

This has included the closure of a critical asylum processing facility, the blocking of thousands of refugees who were granted approval to enter the U.S., and a threat to prosecute state and local officials who resist the crackdown.

Immigration raids are also expected, although CNN teams in contact with local officials in several cities say they are not aware of any large-scale actions taking place so far.

Deportation plans : On Monday, Trump signed executive orders that would give U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement more latitude to conduct enforcement actions in sensitive areas, expand the pool of undocumented immigrants subject to expedited deportation, and end birthright citizenship — a move that has drawn a backlash from constitutional experts and Democratic-led states and cities that have already challenged the measure in court.
Immigrants and asylum seekers remain in limbo : Until Trump’s inauguration, immigrants seeking asylum from violence or persecution had the option to schedule an appointment at a legal port of entry into the U.S. to present their case. Trump shut down the U.S. immigration processing app known as CBP One, which was the only way for migrants to get an appointment for an asylum claim at the U.S.-Mexico border. That option was shut down minutes after Trump was sworn in, leaving thousands of immigrants stranded and resulting in a border that is largely closed to asylum seekers.
Refugees denied entry: Refugees who were scheduled to travel to the United States after a years-long and often arduous process have had their flights canceled, according to a State Department memo to resettlement partners obtained by CNN. Roughly 10,000 refugees had booked trips that have now been canceled, according to a source familiar with the data.
Federal workers under pressure : A new Justice Department memo outlines the administration's plans to challenge sanctuary city laws by threatening to prosecute state and local officials who resist the federal immigration crackdown, according to a copy of the document obtained by CNN. The memorandum from Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove also says that federal prosecutors who refuse to prosecute those cases will be immediately reported to the Justice Department for investigation and possible prosecution.
Mexico prepares: Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente discussed security and migration with incoming U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a phone call, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters Wednesday. Sheinbaum said the two spoke about “immigration and security issues,” without providing further details.