Trump Ramps Up Deportations and Targets Sanctuary Cities

Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that increase immigration raids and threaten to cut funding to sanctuary cities. Here’s a simple breakdown of what these measures mean and how they might affect you if you’re an immigrant living in the United States.

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President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders aimed at toughening immigration policies in the U.S. According to the White House, these measures are part of the largest deportation campaign in the country’s history.

The two orders focus on:

• Increasing law enforcement operations to detain immigrants

  
  

• Punishing so-called “sanctuary cities” that don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities

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A sanctuary city is a place where local authorities do not fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. For example:

• They do not provide ICE with information about undocumented immigrants

  
  

• They do not allow local police to act as immigration agents

  
  

These cities aim to protect undocumented people, especially those without criminal records.

According to the executive order signed by Trump:

• Within 30 days, the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security must publish an official list of all sanctuary cities

  
  

• After that, the government can suspend or cut off federal funding to these cities

  
  

• Federal agencies must seek legal ways to force these cities to comply with federal immigration laws

  
  

In the words of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt:“It’s pretty simple: follow the law and don’t obstruct immigration officials.”

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These measures increase the risk of immigration raids anywhere in the country, especially in places previously considered “sanctuaries.”

Consequences for undocumented immigrants:

• Greater presence of law enforcement and immigration agents

  
  

• Possible rapid detentions

  
  

• Fast-track deportations, including to detention centers abroad like in El Salvador

  
  

• Less protection in cities that were once safer

Consequences for cities:

• They could lose federal grants, contracts, and funding if they don’t cooperate with ICE

  
  

• They may face legal action from the federal government

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These new orders come as:

• Trump marks his first 100 days of his second term

  
  

• The White House reports record drops in illegal border crossings from Mexico

  
  

• A federal judge in California recently blocked a previous attempt to strip funding from sanctuary cities

  
  

• And a judge in Milwaukee was recently arrested for obstructing the arrest of a Hispanic immigrant, heightening tensions between the government and the judicial system

  
  

Polls show that many Americans are divided or disagree with how Trump is handling immigration.Even so, immigration was one of the key issues in his 2024 campaign and remains a top priority in his administration.

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The signing of these executive orders signals a much tougher phase in U.S. immigration policy.If you are an immigrant, it is crucial to stay informed, prepared, and legally advised.

Although these measures are now in effect, every immigration case is different, and there are legal resources available for those who need them. Stay informed, stay protected, and seek professional help if necessary.

Source: Telemundo Noticias

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