ICE directed to pause immigration arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants
a month ago
- #Trump
- #immigration
- #ICE
- Trump administration directs ICE to halt arrests at farms, restaurants, and hotels due to industry concerns.
- Policy change reflects worries that immigration crackdown is hurting businesses and the economy.
- Industries affected rely heavily on immigrant labor, including many undocumented workers.
- Trump administration previously vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, regardless of criminal history.
- Recent ICE arrests have surged, averaging over 1,300 daily in June, a 100% increase from early 2017.
- Trump hinted at the policy shift, emphasizing the need to protect farmers and hotels.
- DHS spokesperson stated they will follow the President's direction while targeting criminal illegal aliens.
- ICE detention numbers hit a record high, with over 56,000 individuals in custody.