What will happen when a country is able to enforce its borders in a way it has never before? What happens when a nation enforces its borders like never before?
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) states that over 2 million persons living in the U.S. without legal status were deported or removed by self-deportation following the return of Donald Trump to the presidency.
This is among the largest immigration enforcement campaigns ever in U.S. history.
Aggressive Enforcement Under Trump
Since the return to office The Trump administration has enacted more strict restrictions on border crossings, increased removals, and increased surveillance.
DHS has reported that for a number of months in some months, the U.S. recorded “zero illegal entry” which highlights the immediate effects the policies have had.
The majority of supporters argue that these measures improve border security and decrease the number of illegal crossings. However, opponents warn of the possibility of human rights effects and shortages of labor in industries that rely on immigration workers.
The enforcement drive has already had an impact on local authorities to ease pressure in areas of high-migration.Internationally, nations in Latin America are watching closely and human rights groups warn that restricting the access to asylum could have more consequences.
DHS has also indicated that more policies are in the works with changes to visa programs as well as asylum procedures.
As the Trump administration continues to push forward immigration, it remains a key issue that shapes U.S. politics, economics and international relations.
More than 2 million have left the country as a result of removals or self-deportation.The extent of this repression demonstrates an significant transformation of U.S. immigration policy.
The debate about the security of borders, human rights issues as well as economic implications isn’t over yet and this is one to be followed, sharing and bookmarking for future updates.
