Trump not happy with not enough illegals deported from U.S. - NBC.
The present rate of deportations has angered President Donald Trump, who has called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to step up its efforts. In contrast to the 956 arrests recorded on a recent Sunday, he has set an ambitious goal of 1,500 arrests every day. The largest daily total of arrests under Trump's presidency has been made in major operations in cities like Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, and Los Angeles. A daily quota of 75 arrests is now required of ICE field offices, and managers are held responsible for any violations.
The daily total of ICE arrests is comparable to what it was under Obama's administration, notwithstanding these increased efforts. Due to a shortage of prison space, some inmates are being freed, and many have no violent criminal records. The government has started a massive PR campaign, showcasing images and videos of detained migrants and promoting ICE operations on social media, television, and in public raids. The purpose of this public relations campaign is to stress criminal deportations, discourage possible border crossers, and let Trump's supporters know that he is actively seeking deportations. However, a large percentage of non-criminal immigrants must be arrested due to the high deportation rates. These strategies have sparked questions regarding officer safety and the veracity of the improvement that has been shown. The public's support for mass deportations is divided, according to polls, with a sizable majority supporting deportations exclusively for those found guilty of violent crimes.
The Trump administration has increased deportation efforts and revoked deportation safeguards for over 300,000 Venezuelans who were granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and now reside in the United States. More than 600,000 Venezuelans are impacted by this decision, which comes after the departing Biden administration recently reversed an 18-month extension of TPS. As a result, 300,000 Venezuelans who enrolled in the TPS program in 2023 now risk deportation within 60 days, and another 250,000 who had protections through September are also at risk. Without providing a route to U.S. citizenship, TPS offers individuals fleeing natural disasters or conflict temporary shelter. The Venezuelan community is deeply distressed by the revocation.
