How Trump’s immigration crackdown is putting pressure on Indonesians in the US
Undocumented Indonesians in the U.S. are facing increased uncertainty and fear following a renewed immigration crackdown under the Trump administration. Many are turning to asylum claims as a last resort, though the process is often lengthy and success is not guaranteed.
Why it matters
This highlights the human impact of shifting immigration enforcement policies on vulnerable migrant populations.
US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has struck fear into undocumented Indonesians living there, prompting some to seek asylum despite slim chances of success.
ICE officers perform routine enforcement operations in Florida, on Feb 14, 2025. According to immigration lawyers, ICE has expanded powers to arrest undocumented immigrants, labelled "immigration fugitives" by the Trump administration. (Photo: ice.gov)
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