Trump's election signals major changes to U.S. immigration policy
Donald Trump's election as president sets the stage for a significant immigration crackdown. His campaign focused on issues like immigration and inflation, and he has proposed deporting millions of undocumented immigrants, though details on implementation remain unclear.
Trump plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act and may deploy the National Guard to assist in deportations. His administration is expected to pressure Mexico to block migrants and reinstate policies that require asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
Trump is likely to reverse many Biden-era immigration policies, including those that expanded legal pathways for entry and protected certain groups from deportation. Advocates are concerned about the potential impact on immigrant communities and are closely monitoring developments.