Trump Administration implements sweeping changes to border security, immigration policy
HOUSTON - In the first week of Donald Trump's presidency, significant changes to immigration policy have been enacted, fulfilling campaign promises to secure the Southern Border.
Notable changes on day one
What we know:
President Trump has declared a national emergency at the border, leading to the deployment of active-duty troops to assist federal agents. The administration has also canceled the CBP One mobile application, which previously allowed migrants to enter the country legally and claim asylum.
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What they're saying:
Tom Homan, the newly appointed Border Czar, emphasized the administration's commitment to these changes. "You're going to see it the first week," Homan said. "You're going to see the shock at the border."
The other side:
The cancelation of the CBP One app has left many migrants in uncertainty. "Individuals who had appointments and saved money for that day are now in the air, not knowing what to do," said immigration attorney Raed Gonzalez.
The administration's focus on deporting illegal migrants with criminal convictions has sparked debate. "Deportations of criminals have happened with other administrations," Gonzalez noted. "They're coming to light now because it was his [Trump] main campaign promise."
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Despite the emphasis on deportations, Gonzalez pointed out the logistical challenges. "The government has realized this idea of mass deportations, but they don’t have the infrastructure, they don’t have the plan, they don’t have the money, they don’t have the resources, they don’t have the people, they don’t have the beds for all these people," he said. "This is going to be a process."
The Source: Reporter Jonathan Mehia spoke directly with immigration attorney Read Gonzalez. Border Czar Tom Homan spoke in a press conference with FOX News.