World Immigration News

Migrants on edge as Trump administration ramps up raids and arrests

Release Date: 2025-01-30
Media: BBC
Summary: The Trump administration has intensified arrests of undocumented immigrants across major U.S. cities, detaining thousands, including both criminals and non-criminals. These raids, which have taken place in cities like Chicago, New York, Denver, and Los Angeles, have created fear within immigrant communities, with many avoiding work or school.

The White House has stated that while criminal arrests are prioritized, all undocumented immigrants are subject to arrest and deportation. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has conducted "targeted enforcement operations" aimed at arresting violent gang members and dangerous suspects, but concerns have arisen about the broader impact on immigrant workers.

Immigrant rights organizations report widespread fear among undocumented immigrants, with many avoiding government services or medical attention. This crackdown is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to curb undocumented immigration, which includes a law requiring undocumented immigrants arrested for crimes to be detained until trial and a proposal to expand detention capacity.
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