Trump unexpectedly softens hardline immigration policy stance
Get ready for a change in Trump's migration policies, folks! It seems the man's had a change of heart, or so it seems in recent reports.
In a surprising turn of events, the President has apparently eased his hardline stance on immigration after facing flak from restaurateurs, hoteliers, and farmers. These businesses have been vocal about Trump's aggressive migration policy, and the President, apparently, took note.
Officials from the department responsible for deportations are now instructed to lay off raids at specific locations, including agricultural businesses, hotels, and restaurants, according to a report from the "New York Times." The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the new directive. However, investigations into human trafficking, money laundering, and drug smuggling in these sectors will still run as usual. The newspaper points out that non-criminal associates will be spared from arrests.
The shift in strategy comes after weeks of protests against Trump's migration policy and an unusually self-critical tone from the President himself. In a post on his online platform, Truth Social, Trump said, "Our farmers and people in the hotel and leisure sector have explained that our very aggressive immigration policy is taking away their very good, long-term workers. One cannot take away the farmers' workers and send them back just because they lack something they might possibly have - i.e., papers."
A spokesperson from the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the news, stating, "We will follow the President's instructions and continue to work to remove the worst of the worst criminal aliens from America's streets."
It's important to note that, while ICE arrests have increased overall in recent months, averaging over 1,300 daily in June, the administration has specifically halted operations targeting farms, restaurants, and hotels. This targeted pause suggests a willingness to accommodate industry feedback, despite efforts to expand immigration enforcement elsewhere.
Sources: ntv.de, lme/dpa
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[1] Associated Press, “New immigration enforcement strategy targets companies that hire workers without legal status,” CBS News, July 6, 2020, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-immigration-enforcement-strategy-companies-hiring-workers-without-legal-status/[2] "Immigration and Customs Enforcement," U.S. Department of Homeland Security, https://www.ice.gov/[3] Helena Christensen, “Trump slams New York Times for immigration story: 'FAKE NEWS!'”, Yahoo News, July 7, 2020, https://news.yahoo.com/trump-blasts-news-immigration-story-fake-news-opt-124601637.html
Community policy has shifted in the USA under Donald Trump, particularly regarding migration, as he's eased his tough stance following industry complaints from restaurants, hoteliers, and farmers. This change is reflected in the Department of Homeland Security's new directive, which orders a halt on ICE raids at specific locations, including agricultural businesses, hotels, and restaurants, while still maintaining investigations into criminal activities such as human trafficking, money laundering, and drug smuggling.
