"The massive spending bill pushed by Trump and passed by Congress this summer increased immigration enforcement by $170 billion, part of a broader push to reach the administration's goal of deporting 1 million immigrants each year. The new round of immigration spending includes $75 billion over four years for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, on top of the $10 billion the agency had already been allocated for 2025."
"While CBP and ICE, which both operate under the Department of Homeland Security, are responsible for immigration matters, Border Patrol has emerged as the leader in Trump's anti-immigration crusade in recent months, according to immigration reporter Nick Miroff of The Atlantic. Under the bombastic leadership of Gregory Bovino, who grew up in western North Carolina, CBP has led a series of high-profile and militarized operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and New Orleans that have sparked widespread backlash due to their heavy-handed tactics and violations of due process."
Federal funding for immigration enforcement expanded dramatically, adding $170 billion to accelerate deportation goals. ICE received $75 billion over four years plus $10 billion allocated for 2025, while CBP received an additional $65 billion on top of $20 billion for fiscal 2025. Border Patrol under Gregory Bovino has led high-profile, militarized operations in cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and New Orleans. Those operations have generated widespread backlash for alleged heavy-handed tactics and due-process violations. Private contractors have increased their involvement and revenues as federal dollars flow into enforcement activities.
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