Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the US
Donald Trump's second term has seen a significant shift in US immigration policy, characterized by stricter enforcement and a sharp decline in border encounters. The administration has utilized increased funding and a more favorable judiciary to implement mass deportations and border restrictions.
Why it matters
Immigration remains a defining issue in US politics, and the success or failure of these policies serves as a primary metric for the current administration's performance.
Image source, Getty Images By Bernd Debusmann Jr and Mike Hills Published 2 hours ago Immigration has always been central to Donald Trump's message.
When he famously stepped onto the golden escalator at Trump Tower to announce his candidacy for his first presidential term in 2015, he accused Mexico for of sending drugs and crime north of the border - and it's been a constant rallying cry ever since.
Some of his first-term ambitions to stem the flow of would-be immigrants were constrained by the courts.
But restraints have been weaker in his second term, with a more accommodating Supreme Court and tens of billions of additional enforcement money from Congress.
Who should be allowed to live in the US remains a big issue on the minds of voters in the upcoming midterm elections, which are largely seen as a referendum on the Trump presidency.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in