Failure of President Trump's Mass Deportation Policy and My Thought
Shahinul Khalisdar
Tax Advisor | Business Advisor/ Taxation Expertise/ Enrolled Agent (EA)/Master of Science in Taxation (MST)/ Author
Failure of President Trump's Mass Deportation Policy and My Thought
Amid the bold proclamations from President Trump regarding mass deportation, the reality is proving to be far more complex. While it's easy to make promises, the intricacies of implementation are proving challenging.
Recent reports show that some of the 8,000 immigrants arrested during the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation efforts have already been released back into the U.S. Notably, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been conducting high-profile raids in major cities like New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, targeting those who entered the country illegally. This spike in arrests coincides with Trump’s return to the political spotlight, as he aims to fulfill his campaign promise of deporting approximately 13 million undocumented migrants.
Despite the sweeping arrests, a recent NBC News article reveals a significant hurdle: the federal court system's limitations on detaining individuals indefinitely. As a result, many of those taken into custody are finding their way back into the community. An ICE spokesperson explained that when their home countries decline to accept them, the agency is compelled to release certain individuals despite their best efforts to maintain public safety.
While ICE has shared daily updates on the number of arrests, they have not disclosed how many remain in custody or have been deported. When migrants are released, they don’t just walk away; they enter a monitoring program designed to keep track of them as their cases wind through the legal system. This program, which has been in place for over a decade, utilizes technologies like ankle monitors, wristbands, and phone check-ins to ensure compliance.
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In the face of this complex situation, the Trump administration has implemented several executive orders aimed at reshaping immigration policies. These include attempts to dismantle birthright citizenship and declaring a national emergency at the southern border. However, the infamous “catch and release” policy, which allowed migrants to stay in the U.S. while awaiting their court dates, has been effectively scrapped, leaving only a handful of asylum cases pending.
It's also worth noting that ICE operates with a maximum capacity of 41,500 beds, which has led to the release of some migrants in line with their policies. Prioritizing public safety, federal officials use their discretion to determine who remains detained, with no indication that any individuals with significant criminal records have been released.
As President Trump rallies his supporters with promises to reverse many of the policies enacted under President Biden, he has made it clear: “I will send troops to the southern border to repel the disastrous invasion of our country.” The landscape of U.S. immigration remains in a state of flux, and the dichotomy between bold rhetoric and practical challenges continues to unfold.