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Trump Touts Immigration Crackdown despite Concerns about Due Process

Release Date: 2025-04-29
Media: Japan Times
Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed three new executive orders as part of his intensified immigration crackdown. The orders target so-called "sanctuary" cities, enhance protections and support for law enforcement officers, and require English proficiency for commercial truck drivers. His administration showcased a drop in illegal border crossings—down to 7,200 in March 2025 from a peak of 250,000 in December 2023—while also displaying photos of alleged offenders on the White House lawn to justify the measures.

Despite the decrease in illegal entries, deportation numbers have fallen compared to the previous year under President Biden. Immigration detention centers are over capacity, and the administration is preparing military bases like Fort Bliss and even Guantanamo Bay to house detainees. Critics, including civil rights groups, have raised concerns about violations of due process, especially in cases involving U.S.-citizen children being deported with undocumented parents. Trump’s attempt to revoke birthright citizenship is pending a Supreme Court review.

Trump has also taken action against judges and jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration enforcement. A Wisconsin judge was arrested for allegedly helping a migrant evade authorities, drawing backlash from legal and immigrant rights advocates. Nonetheless, Trump officials defend strict enforcement regardless of rank or position. While the nation remains divided over Trump’s approach, a recent poll shows 45% approval of his immigration policies—higher than his ratings on other issues.
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