The Department of Homeland Security issued new guidance on where federal enforcement officials can apprehend illegal immigrants.
The Trump administration has reversed longstanding policies that limited immigration enforcement in sensitive locations such as schools and churches.
On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) could make arrests in ‘sensitive areas’ like schools and churches.
Trump’s administration reinstates controversial measures, including 'Remain in Mexico' policy, and ends safeguards for “so-called ‘sensitive’ areas.”
This policy shift reinstates expedited deportations nationwide, sparking fears of devastating impacts on immigrant families and U.S. citizen children.
Under President Trump's administration, federal immigration officials will be allowed to target schools and churches while looking for undocumented immigrants.
President Trump’s administration has authorized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to carry out arrests in schools and churches, rescinding a guideline that prevented arrests in
Now what we’re doing is unifying nonprofits that have resources to support ‘Know Your Rights’ campaigns for immigrants in our community.” - Karlha Arias
The directives - which direct immigration officials to use “common sense” - are a departure from a long-standing policy.
The Department of Homeland Security issued two memos late Monday to repeal limits on federal immigration enforcement, and demanding a review on parole use.
The Department of Homeland Security has lifted restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, allowing enforcement actions, including arrests, to take place in previously protected "sensitive" areas like hospitals.
The move is part of President Trump's agenda to enforce immigration laws and fulfill his campaign promises of mass deportations.