Is Trump Carrying Out His Mass Deportation Promises? The Numbers Might Surprise You.
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Donald Trump's presidency has been marked by his administration's aggressive stance on immigration, particularly targeting undocumented immigrants and, alarmingly, even legal residents. Although making headlines for extreme deportation tactics and invoking outdated laws to expedite removals, analyses indicate that the actual deportation numbers fall well short of the ambitious goals. The Trump administration appears to struggle with due process, leading to tragic mistakes such as the removal of U.S. citizen children. This article outlines ongoing developments and concerns surrounding immigration policies under Trump.
In Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, his administration grabbed headlines for going to extremes on deportations-targeting students and permanent residents, involving a 200-year-old law for expedited removals.
Despite the administration's extreme, lawless methods, a look at the numbers suggests that the goal of deporting 1 million immigrants in a year is far out of reach.
Read at Slate Magazine
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