Immigration authorities are making more arrests than they did under President Biden. But the Department of Homeland Security’s own data shows that they’re not keeping pace with White House demands.
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In child care centers and on farms, businesses are bracing for more immigration raids
The Trump administration’s immigration positions — including mass deportation — have put businesses that employ people without legal status on notice.
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DHS memo lays out plans to detain migrants at Fort Bliss and other U.S. bases
The Trump administration is developing plans to build immigration detention facilities on bases nationwide, a step that could significantly expand the military’s role in immigration enforcement.
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Hundreds laid off, thousands of refugees risk losing benefits during federal pause
White House actions to pause refugee resettlement and funds to NGOs have stranded hundreds of organizations and thousands of refugees legally on U.S. soil.
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Homeland Security’s workforce might not be as big as Trump’s immigration goals
Changes to hiring and retention practices grew the department by 19,000 people in four years. But former officials warn that’s still not enough for Trump’s ambitious policy goals.
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Trump’s border czar is in the White House, not an agency. Here’s why that matters
Tom Homan’s perch inside the White House will give him a global view, but also pose challenges for immigration policy.
