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*Parada, Jarely (November 14, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/jarely-parada-president-trumps-immigration-agenda-is-actually-very-pro-hispanic President Trump's immigration agenda is pro-Hispanic]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
 
*Parada, Jarely (November 14, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/jarely-parada-president-trumps-immigration-agenda-is-actually-very-pro-hispanic President Trump's immigration agenda is pro-Hispanic]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
 
*Rappaport, Nolan (December 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/422331-ice-enforcement-report-contradicts-notion-that-trump-is-using-immigration ICE report contradicts notion that Trump is using immigration law to ‘keep America white’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
 
*Rappaport, Nolan (December 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/422331-ice-enforcement-report-contradicts-notion-that-trump-is-using-immigration ICE report contradicts notion that Trump is using immigration law to ‘keep America white’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
*Arthur, Andrew R. (December 31, 2018). [https://www.cis.org/Arthur/Looking-Back-and-Looking-Forward Looking Back and Looking Forward]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (December 31, 2018). [https://www.cis.org/Arthur/Looking-Back-and-Looking-Forward Looking Back and Looking Forward]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref><ref name="MidtermAssessment">[https://www.cis.org/Report/Revisiting-Pen-and-Phone-Midterm-Assessment Revisiting ‘A Pen and a Phone’: A Midterm Assessment]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. January 30, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.</ref> He took several of his actions against illegal immigration in April 2018, specifically.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.cis.org/Report/Revisiting-Pen-and-Phone-Midterm-Assessment Revisiting ‘A Pen and a Phone’: A Midterm Assessment]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. January 30, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.</ref> He took several of his actions against illegal immigration in April 2018, specifically.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Shaw, Adam (April 7, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/07/trump-zeroes-in-on-tackling-illegal-immigration-after-spending-bill-criticism.html Trump zeroes in on tackling illegal immigration after spending bill criticism]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (April 7, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/07/trump-zeroes-in-on-tackling-illegal-immigration-after-spending-bill-criticism.html Trump zeroes in on tackling illegal immigration after spending bill criticism]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Dinan, Stephen (April 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/8/donald-trump-sends-national-guard-to-southwest-bor/ Trump sends National Guard to southwest border to catch border jumpers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (April 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/8/donald-trump-sends-national-guard-to-southwest-bor/ Trump sends National Guard to southwest border to catch border jumpers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
 
*Klukowski, Ken (April 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/07/trump-tweets-sealing-border-mattis-nielsen-send-troops-sessions-prosecutes/ Trump Tweets: ‘Sealing Border,’ Mattis and Nielsen Send Troops, Sessions Prosecutes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Klukowski, Ken (April 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/07/trump-tweets-sealing-border-mattis-nielsen-send-troops-sessions-prosecutes/ Trump Tweets: ‘Sealing Border,’ Mattis and Nielsen Send Troops, Sessions Prosecutes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/11/matthew-whitaker-rips-federal-judges-trying-block-/ Matthew Whitaker rips federal judges trying to block Trump immigration crackdown]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press'') December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
 
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/11/matthew-whitaker-rips-federal-judges-trying-block-/ Matthew Whitaker rips federal judges trying to block Trump immigration crackdown]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press'') December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
*[https://www.numbersusa.com/news/acting-ag-whitaker-promotes-lawful-immigration Acting AG Whitaker Promotes 'Lawful' Immigration]. ''NumbersUSA''. December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2018.</ref> Commerce Secretary [[Wilbur Ross]] also helped President Trump advance his immigration agenda.<ref>Binder, John (March 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/30/wilbur-ross-keeps-winning-for-trumps-economic-nationalist-agenda/ Wilbur Ross Keeps Winning for Trump’s Economic Nationalist Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2018.</ref>
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*[https://www.numbersusa.com/news/acting-ag-whitaker-promotes-lawful-immigration Acting AG Whitaker Promotes 'Lawful' Immigration]. ''NumbersUSA''. December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2018.</ref> Commerce Secretary [[Wilbur Ross]] also helped President Trump advance his immigration agenda,<ref>Binder, John (March 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/30/wilbur-ross-keeps-winning-for-trumps-economic-nationalist-agenda/ Wilbur Ross Keeps Winning for Trump’s Economic Nationalist Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2018.</ref> and the Defense Department deployed soldiers to reinforce Border Patrol agents and help secure the southern border.<ref name="TroopsBarbedWire"/>
  
 
The Trump Administration took several steps to expand the number of illegals targeted for deportation.<ref name="WiderNet2018">Meckler, Laura (May 17, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-era-immigration-arrests-net-higher-percentage-of-people-with-no-criminal-convictions-1526597830 Wider Net Cast in Illegal-Immigration Cases]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref><ref name="RecordDeportations">Kirkwood, R. Cort (November 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/30603-deportation-orders-hit-record-high-immigration-courts-clogged Deportation Orders Hit Record High, Immigration Courts Clogged]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.</ref> When faced with an increase in the number of illegal border crossings by unaccompanied minors and family units, President Trump not only took stronger action than Obama, but his administration also treated the children more humanely.<ref>Multiple references:
 
The Trump Administration took several steps to expand the number of illegals targeted for deportation.<ref name="WiderNet2018">Meckler, Laura (May 17, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-era-immigration-arrests-net-higher-percentage-of-people-with-no-criminal-convictions-1526597830 Wider Net Cast in Illegal-Immigration Cases]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref><ref name="RecordDeportations">Kirkwood, R. Cort (November 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/30603-deportation-orders-hit-record-high-immigration-courts-clogged Deportation Orders Hit Record High, Immigration Courts Clogged]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.</ref> When faced with an increase in the number of illegal border crossings by unaccompanied minors and family units, President Trump not only took stronger action than Obama, but his administration also treated the children more humanely.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Pollak, Joel B. (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/06/15/photos-inside-shelter-for-illegal-alien-children-separated-from-parents/ PHOTOS: Inside Shelter for Illegal Alien Children Separated from Parents]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/06/15/photos-inside-shelter-for-illegal-alien-children-separated-from-parents/ PHOTOS: Inside Shelter for Illegal Alien Children Separated from Parents]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
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*Nolte, John (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/4-reasons-why-separating-border-children-is-the-only-humane-choice/ Nolte: Four Reasons Why Separating Border Children Is the Only Humane Choice]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement]] helped combat the opioid crisis by cracking down on illegal opioid importation,<ref>Piccolo, Jason (November 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/under-fire-from-liberals-and-hollywood-ice-is-busy-fighting-the-opioid-crisis Under fire from liberals and Hollywood, ICE is busy fighting the opioid crisis]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 30, 2018.</ref> and the Trump Administration successfully cracked down on [[MS-13]].<ref>Norman, Greg (December 31, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/ms-13-crackdown-nearly-halts-violent-gangs-spree-of-murders-in-new-york-stronghold-data-shows MS-13 crackdown severely reduces gang's violent criminal activity in New York stronghold]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.</ref> In the first two years of Trump's presidency, ICE arrested nearly 300,000 criminal illegal aliens.<ref>Binder, John (February 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/05/fact-check-yes-nearly-300k-criminal-illegal-aliens-arrested-over-two-years/ Fact Check: Yes, Nearly 300K Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested Over Two Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 6, 2019.</ref>
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*Nolte, John (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/4-reasons-why-separating-border-children-is-the-only-humane-choice/ Nolte: Four Reasons Why Separating Border Children Is the Only Humane Choice]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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*Huennekens, Preston (February 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/17/migrants-get-health-care-clothing-kindness-and-thr/ The facts about detention of families]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (April 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/09/donald-trump-barack-obama-built-cages-children-crossing-border/ Donald Trump: Barack Obama ‘Built the Cages’ for Children Crossing the Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2019.</ref> [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement]] helped combat the opioid crisis by cracking down on illegal opioid importation,<ref>Piccolo, Jason (November 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/under-fire-from-liberals-and-hollywood-ice-is-busy-fighting-the-opioid-crisis Under fire from liberals and Hollywood, ICE is busy fighting the opioid crisis]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 30, 2018.</ref> and the Trump Administration successfully cracked down on [[MS-13]].<ref>Norman, Greg (December 31, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/ms-13-crackdown-nearly-halts-violent-gangs-spree-of-murders-in-new-york-stronghold-data-shows MS-13 crackdown severely reduces gang's violent criminal activity in New York stronghold]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.</ref> In the first two years of Trump's presidency, ICE arrested nearly 300,000 criminal illegal aliens.<ref>Binder, John (February 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/05/fact-check-yes-nearly-300k-criminal-illegal-aliens-arrested-over-two-years/ Fact Check: Yes, Nearly 300K Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested Over Two Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 6, 2019.</ref>
  
 
The Trump Administration took several actions in 2018 resulting in reduced legal immigration and asylum.<ref>Multiple references:
 
The Trump Administration took several actions in 2018 resulting in reduced legal immigration and asylum.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Vongkiatkajorn, Kanyakrit (July 17, 2018). [https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/07/the-trump-administration-is-working-to-deport-more-legal-immigrants/ The Trump Administration Is Working to Deport More Legal Immigrants]. ''Mother Jones''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
 
*Vongkiatkajorn, Kanyakrit (July 17, 2018). [https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/07/the-trump-administration-is-working-to-deport-more-legal-immigrants/ The Trump Administration Is Working to Deport More Legal Immigrants]. ''Mother Jones''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
 
*Kight, Stef W. (July 21, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/donald-trump-administration-immigration-visas-85372710-9e32-4c2f-bd24-28fc60226936.html Between the lines: Visas harder to obtain amid immigration crackdown]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
 
*Kight, Stef W. (July 21, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/donald-trump-administration-immigration-visas-85372710-9e32-4c2f-bd24-28fc60226936.html Between the lines: Visas harder to obtain amid immigration crackdown]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
Regarding USCIS Le Francis Cissna:
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*[https://www.uscis.gov/TOP%20TEN%20WAYS%20USCIS%20is%20Improving%20the%20Integrity%20of%20the%20Immigration%20System TOP TEN WAYS USCIS is Improving the Integrity of the Immigration System]. ''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services''. March 14, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
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*[https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/OPA_BAHA_Accomplishments_Infographic.pdf 2nd Anniversary – Buy American and Hire American Accomplishments]. ''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services''. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
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*Hesson, Ted (September 20, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/09/20/uscis-director-lee-francis-cissna-profile-220141 The Man Behind Trump’s ‘Invisible Wall’]. ''Politico Magazine''. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
 
*Hesson, Ted (September 20, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/09/20/uscis-director-lee-francis-cissna-profile-220141 The Man Behind Trump’s ‘Invisible Wall’]. ''Politico Magazine''. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
*Vaughan, Jessica M. (September 24, 2018). [https://cis.org/Vaughan/Truth-about-Cissnas-Invisible-Wall The Truth about Cissna's 'Invisible Wall']. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.</ref> and it increased efforts to denaturalize immigrants who committed fraud to receive citizenship.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Vaughan, Jessica M. (September 24, 2018). [https://cis.org/Vaughan/Truth-about-Cissnas-Invisible-Wall The Truth about Cissna's 'Invisible Wall']. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
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*Munro, Neil (April 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/08/donald-trumps-enemies-friends-praise-embattled-uscis-chief/ Donald Trump’s Enemies, Friends Praise Embattled USCIS Chief]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (April 8, 2019). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Trumps-Frustration-Border-Grows Trump’s Frustration with the Border Grows]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
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*Munro, Neil (April 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/10/immigration-agency-director-fights-to-keep-job-amid-migrant-rush/ Immigration Agency Director Fights to Keep Job Amid Migrant Rush]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.</ref> and it increased efforts to denaturalize immigrants who committed fraud to receive citizenship.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Vogel, Anita (January 4, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-revoking-citizenship-for-application-fraudsters Trump administration revoking citizenship for application fraudsters]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
 
*Vogel, Anita (January 4, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-revoking-citizenship-for-application-fraudsters Trump administration revoking citizenship for application fraudsters]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
 
*Wessler, Seth Freed (December 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/19/magazine/naturalized-citizenship-immigration-trump.html Is Denaturalization the Next Front in the Trump Administration’s War on Immigration?]. ''The New York Times Magazine''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> The administration also pursued a stricter visa policy,<ref name="HireAmericans2018"/> resulting in the number of H-1B visa applications for Fiscal Year 2018 to fall for the first time in five years.<ref>Jan, Tracy (March 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/03/21/the-wall-does-not-exist-yet-but-trump-has-already-erected-new-barriers-for-foreign-workers/ The wall does not exist yet, but Trump has already erected new barriers for foreign workers]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.<br>See also:
 
*Wessler, Seth Freed (December 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/19/magazine/naturalized-citizenship-immigration-trump.html Is Denaturalization the Next Front in the Trump Administration’s War on Immigration?]. ''The New York Times Magazine''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> The administration also pursued a stricter visa policy,<ref name="HireAmericans2018"/> resulting in the number of H-1B visa applications for Fiscal Year 2018 to fall for the first time in five years.<ref>Jan, Tracy (March 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/03/21/the-wall-does-not-exist-yet-but-trump-has-already-erected-new-barriers-for-foreign-workers/ The wall does not exist yet, but Trump has already erected new barriers for foreign workers]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.<br>See also:
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*January 29, 2018—After a 90-day review initiated by an executive order President Trump signed on October 24, 2018, the DHS fully resumed refugee admissions from 11 "high risk" countries but with strengthened vetting procedures.<ref name="Jan2018vetting">Multiple references:
 
*January 29, 2018—After a 90-day review initiated by an executive order President Trump signed on October 24, 2018, the DHS fully resumed refugee admissions from 11 "high risk" countries but with strengthened vetting procedures.<ref name="Jan2018vetting">Multiple references:
 
*Mason, Ian (January 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/29/dhs-announces-new-risk-based-refugee-resettlement-procedures/ DHS Announces New ‘Risk-Based’ Refugee Resettlement Procedures]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
 
*Mason, Ian (January 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/29/dhs-announces-new-risk-based-refugee-resettlement-procedures/ DHS Announces New ‘Risk-Based’ Refugee Resettlement Procedures]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
*Pappas, Alex; Gibson, Jake (January 29, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/29/dhs-rolls-out-enhanced-security-measures-for-refugees-from-11-high-risk-countries.html DHS rolls out enhanced security measures for refugees from 11 high-risk countries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
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*Pappas, Alex; Gibson, Jake (January 29, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/29/dhs-rolls-out-enhanced-security-measures-for-refugees-from-11-high-risk-countries.html DHS rolls out enhanced security measures for refugees from 11 high-risk countries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (January 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/29/trump-admin-re-starts-refugee-program/ Trump administration restarts refugee program for 11 high-risk countries]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (January 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/29/trump-admin-re-starts-refugee-program/ Trump administration restarts refugee program for 11 high-risk countries]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
 
*Macchi, Victoria (January 29, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/refugees-from-11-countries-to-face-extra-screening-before-entering-says-us-official/4230703.html US: Refugees From 11 Countries Will Face Extra Screening]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
 
*Macchi, Victoria (January 29, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/refugees-from-11-countries-to-face-extra-screening-before-entering-says-us-official/4230703.html US: Refugees From 11 Countries Will Face Extra Screening]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
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*Taxin, Amy (January 31, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/21416b9a0ea6448a91f0bea5fa104f18 US will target asylum backlog by reviewing newer cases first]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref>
 
*Taxin, Amy (January 31, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/21416b9a0ea6448a91f0bea5fa104f18 US will target asylum backlog by reviewing newer cases first]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref>
 
*February 6, 2018—President Trump signed a memorandum ordering the creation of a National Vetting Center in order to better screen foreigners entering the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*February 6, 2018—President Trump signed a memorandum ordering the creation of a National Vetting Center in order to better screen foreigners entering the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/06/trump-establishes-national-vetting-center-to-screen-immigrants-others-seeking-to-enter-us.html Trump establishes National Vetting Center to screen immigrants, others seeking to enter US]. ''Fox News''. February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/06/trump-establishes-national-vetting-center-to-screen-immigrants-others-seeking-to-enter-us.html Trump establishes National Vetting Center to screen immigrants, others seeking to enter US]. ''Fox News''. February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-establishes-vetting-center-for-homeland-security-/4242376.html Trump Establishes 'Vetting Center' for Homeland Security]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-establishes-vetting-center-for-homeland-security-/4242376.html Trump Establishes 'Vetting Center' for Homeland Security]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
 
*Korte, Gregory (February 6, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/02/06/trump-stands-up-national-vetting-center-investigate-new-immigrants/311916002/ Trump stands up National Vetting Center to investigate new immigrants]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
 
*Korte, Gregory (February 6, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/02/06/trump-stands-up-national-vetting-center-investigate-new-immigrants/311916002/ Trump stands up National Vetting Center to investigate new immigrants]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
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*Dinan, Stephen (February 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/22/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-drops-nati/ Immigration agency drops ‘nation of immigrants’ from mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (February 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/22/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-drops-nati/ Immigration agency drops ‘nation of immigrants’ from mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/citizenship-agency-stops-calling-us-nation-immigrants/4267981.html Citizenship Agency Stops Calling US 'Nation of Immigrants']. ''Voice of America''. February 23, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/citizenship-agency-stops-calling-us-nation-immigrants/4267981.html Citizenship Agency Stops Calling US 'Nation of Immigrants']. ''Voice of America''. February 23, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
*Mikelionis, Lukas (February 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/23/fed-agency-now-serves-americans-not-nation-immigrants-report.html Fed agency now serves 'Americans,' not 'nation of immigrants': report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
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*Mikelionis, Lukas (February 23, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/23/fed-agency-now-serves-americans-not-nation-immigrants-report.html Fed agency now serves 'Americans,' not 'nation of immigrants': report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
 
*Gonzales, Richard (February 22, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/22/588097749/america-no-longer-a-nation-of-immigrants-uscis-says America No Longer A 'Nation Of Immigrants,' USCIS Says]. ''NPR''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
 
*Gonzales, Richard (February 22, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/22/588097749/america-no-longer-a-nation-of-immigrants-uscis-says America No Longer A 'Nation Of Immigrants,' USCIS Says]. ''NPR''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
 
*Hjelmgaard, Kim; Gomez, Alan (February 23, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/02/23/america-no-longer-nation-immigrants-uscis-says/366207002/ America is no longer a 'nation of immigrants']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
 
*Hjelmgaard, Kim; Gomez, Alan (February 23, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/02/23/america-no-longer-nation-immigrants-uscis-says/366207002/ America is no longer a 'nation of immigrants']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
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*Greenwood, Max (February 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/375112-us-immigration-agency-to-remove-reference-to-us-as-nation-of Immigration agency removing 'nation of immigrants' from mission statement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
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*Ali, Safia Samee (February 22, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/u-s-citizenship-immigration-services-drops-nation-immigrants-mission-statement-n850501 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services drops 'nation of immigrants' from mission statement]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
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*[https://www.apnews.com/04f2be45bfaa4dff8b690b4ffab78b8b Immigration agency rewrites mission statement]. ''Associated Press''. February 22, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
 
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*Keller, Megan (August 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/news/401954-immigration-agency-chief-defends-striking-nation-of-immigrants-from-mission Immigration agency chief defends striking 'nation of immigrants' from mission statement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref>
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (February 23, 2018). [https://cis.org/Arthur/USCIS-Changes-Its-Mission-Statement USCIS Changes Its Mission Statement]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
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*Spagat, Elliot (February 23, 2018). [https://apnews.com/6b9e8968857a4381afbadd45758e255f US visa boss insists mission statement isn’t anti-immigrant]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
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*Keller, Megan (August 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/news/401954-immigration-agency-chief-defends-striking-nation-of-immigrants-from-mission Immigration agency chief defends striking 'nation of immigrants' from mission statement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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*Giaritelli, Anna (August 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/uscis-took-nation-of-immigrants-out-of-mission-statement-because-it-wasnt-created-to-serve-them-director-says USCIS took 'nation of immigrants' out of mission statement because it wasn't created to serve them, director says]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.</ref>
 
*February 22, 2018—The USCIS issued a policy memo instituting additional restrictions on H-1B visas to prevent abuse and protect American workers.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*February 22, 2018—The USCIS issued a policy memo instituting additional restrictions on H-1B visas to prevent abuse and protect American workers.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Bhattacharya, Ananya (February 23, 2018). [https://qz.com/1214137/usciss-h-1b-visa-rule-trump-administration-has-just-made-it-even-harder-for-indian-techies-to-get-visas/ The Trump administration has just made the H-1B visa-approval process even harder]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
 
*Bhattacharya, Ananya (February 23, 2018). [https://qz.com/1214137/usciss-h-1b-visa-rule-trump-administration-has-just-made-it-even-harder-for-indian-techies-to-get-visas/ The Trump administration has just made the H-1B visa-approval process even harder]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
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*Read, Forrest G. (March 21, 2018). [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/uscis-suspends-premium-processing-service-cap-subject-h-1b-cases USCIS Suspends Premium Processing Service for Cap-Subject H-1B Cases]. ''The National Law Review''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref>
 
*Read, Forrest G. (March 21, 2018). [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/uscis-suspends-premium-processing-service-cap-subject-h-1b-cases USCIS Suspends Premium Processing Service for Cap-Subject H-1B Cases]. ''The National Law Review''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref>
 
*March 27, 2018—President Trump announced he would end a Deferred Enforcement Departure program for [[Liberia]]ns, a program protecting them from deportation and which had been in effect since 1999.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*March 27, 2018—President Trump announced he would end a Deferred Enforcement Departure program for [[Liberia]]ns, a program protecting them from deportation and which had been in effect since 1999.<ref>Multiple references:
*Munro, Neil (March 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/28/trump-ends-temporary-amnesty-for-nearly-1k-liberian-nationals/ rump Ends Temporary Amnesty for Nearly 1K Liberian Nationals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
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*Munro, Neil (March 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/28/trump-ends-temporary-amnesty-for-nearly-1k-liberian-nationals/ Trump Ends Temporary Amnesty for Nearly 1K Liberian Nationals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (March 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/27/trump-cancels-special-amnesty-liberians/ Trump cancels special amnesty for Liberians]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (March 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/27/trump-cancels-special-amnesty-liberians/ Trump cancels special amnesty for Liberians]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/27/trump-to-end-deportation-protection-for-liberians.html Trump to end deportation protection for Liberians]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/27/trump-to-end-deportation-protection-for-liberians.html Trump to end deportation protection for Liberians]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 27, 2018.
 
*Walsh, Eric (March 27, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-liberia/trump-to-end-special-status-for-liberian-immigrants-in-u-s-idUSKBN1H32XA Trump to end special status for Liberian immigrants in U.S.] ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
 
*Walsh, Eric (March 27, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-liberia/trump-to-end-special-status-for-liberian-immigrants-in-u-s-idUSKBN1H32XA Trump to end special status for Liberian immigrants in U.S.] ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
 
*Gomez, Alan (March 27, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/03/27/trump-ends-deportation-protections-4-000-liberians/464198002/ Trump ends deportation protections for Liberians]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.</ref>
 
*Gomez, Alan (March 27, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/03/27/trump-ends-deportation-protections-4-000-liberians/464198002/ Trump ends deportation protections for Liberians]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.</ref>
 
*By May 2018, the Trump Administration had announced it would end the "Temporary Protected Status" program for over 300,000 immigrants, with only 7,000 immigrants from four countries still having no announced end date.<ref>Bernal, Rafael (May 11, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/387365-trump-close-to-extinguishing-tps-program-for-immigrants Trump close to wiping out TPS program for immigrants]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref> In 2018, it announced it would end the program for [[El Salvador]],<ref>Multiple references:
 
*By May 2018, the Trump Administration had announced it would end the "Temporary Protected Status" program for over 300,000 immigrants, with only 7,000 immigrants from four countries still having no announced end date.<ref>Bernal, Rafael (May 11, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/387365-trump-close-to-extinguishing-tps-program-for-immigrants Trump close to wiping out TPS program for immigrants]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref> In 2018, it announced it would end the program for [[El Salvador]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Gómez, Serafin (January 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/08/trump-administration-to-end-special-protections-for-salvadoran-immigrants.html Trump administration ends special status for Salvadoran immigrants]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
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*Gómez, Serafin (January 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/08/trump-administration-to-end-special-protections-for-salvadoran-immigrants.html Trump administration ends special status for Salvadoran immigrants]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (January 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/08/trump-ends-temporary-protected-status-200000-el-salvadorans/ Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status For 200,000 El Salvadorans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (January 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/08/trump-ends-temporary-protected-status-200000-el-salvadorans/ Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status For 200,000 El Salvadorans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (January 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/8/dhs-ends-special-status-200000-salvadorans/ DHS announces end to special status for 200,000 Salvadorans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (January 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/8/dhs-ends-special-status-200000-salvadorans/ DHS announces end to special status for 200,000 Salvadorans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
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*Caldwell, Alicia A.; Meckler, Laura (January 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-end-protections-for-some-salvadoran-immigrants-1515426261 U.S. to End Protections for Some Salvadoran Immigrants]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
 
*Caldwell, Alicia A.; Meckler, Laura (January 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-end-protections-for-some-salvadoran-immigrants-1515426261 U.S. to End Protections for Some Salvadoran Immigrants]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
 
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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (January 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/08/trump-administration-ends-tps-for-el-salvador-immigrants-what-are-these-temporary-protections.html Trump administration ends TPS for El Salvador immigrants: What are these temporary protections?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (January 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/08/trump-administration-ends-tps-for-el-salvador-immigrants-what-are-these-temporary-protections.html Trump administration ends TPS for El Salvador immigrants: What are these temporary protections?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
 
*Bernal, Rafael (August 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/404632-trump-administration-extends-work-permits-for-salvadorans Trump officials extend work permits for Salvadorans]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.</ref> [[Nepal]],<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Bernal, Rafael (August 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/404632-trump-administration-extends-work-permits-for-salvadorans Trump officials extend work permits for Salvadorans]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.</ref> [[Nepal]],<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Bernal, Rafael (April 26, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/385038-dhs-ends-protected-status-for-nepal DHS ends protected status for Nepal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
 
*Bernal, Rafael (April 26, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/385038-dhs-ends-protected-status-for-nepal DHS ends protected status for Nepal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
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*June 11, 2018—Attorney General Sessions limited the criteria for gaining automatic asylum status by overruling several Board of Immigration Appeals decisions that expanded the criteria for people because of general hardships rather than simply facing direct and serious persecution.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*June 11, 2018—Attorney General Sessions limited the criteria for gaining automatic asylum status by overruling several Board of Immigration Appeals decisions that expanded the criteria for people because of general hardships rather than simply facing direct and serious persecution.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Mason, Ian (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/11/jeff-sessions-tightens-the-screws-on-bogus-asylum-seekers/ AG Jeff Sessions Resets Obama’s Asylum Expansion]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
 
*Mason, Ian (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/11/jeff-sessions-tightens-the-screws-on-bogus-asylum-seekers/ AG Jeff Sessions Resets Obama’s Asylum Expansion]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
*Re, Gregg (June 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/11/sessions-limits-asylum-claims-citing-federal-law-widespread-fraud-unacceptable-backlog-cases.html Sessions limits asylum claims, citing federal law, widespread fraud, 'unacceptable' backlog of cases]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
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*Re, Gregg (June 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/11/sessions-limits-asylum-claims-citing-federal-law-widespread-fraud-unacceptable-backlog-cases.html Sessions limits asylum claims, citing federal law, widespread fraud, 'unacceptable' backlog of cases]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (June 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/11/sessions-vows-action-cut-bogus-asylum-cases/ Jeff Sessions sets higher bar for asylum claims]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (June 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/11/sessions-vows-action-cut-bogus-asylum-cases/ Jeff Sessions sets higher bar for asylum claims]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
 
*Caldwell, Alicia A. (June 11, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/sessions-rules-immigrant-victims-of-domestic-violence-cant-always-seek-asylum-1528754063 Sessions Rules Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Can’t Always Win Asylum]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
 
*Caldwell, Alicia A. (June 11, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/sessions-rules-immigrant-victims-of-domestic-violence-cant-always-seek-asylum-1528754063 Sessions Rules Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Can’t Always Win Asylum]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
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*Munro, Neil (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/06/11/progressives-enraged-ag-sessions-reform-asylum-law/ Progressives Enraged by AG Sessions’ Reform of Asylum Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/06/11/progressives-enraged-ag-sessions-reform-asylum-law/ Progressives Enraged by AG Sessions’ Reform of Asylum Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
 
*Rappaport, Nolan (June 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/392409-sessions-domestic-abuse-decision-didnt-change-asylum-law-just-applied-it Domestic abuse decision doesn't change asylum law, just applies it correctly]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
 
*Rappaport, Nolan (June 15, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/392409-sessions-domestic-abuse-decision-didnt-change-asylum-law-just-applied-it Domestic abuse decision doesn't change asylum law, just applies it correctly]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
*Ulloa, Jazmine (July 30, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-asylum-statistics-20180730-story.html Immigration judges turning down more asylum seekers, as Trump administration presses for crackdown]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
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*Ulloa, Jazmine (July 30, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-asylum-statistics-20180730-story.html Immigration judges turning down more asylum seekers, as Trump administration presses for crackdown]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (August 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/11/nytimes-jeff-sessions-sends-home-record-number-asylum-seekers/ NY Times: Jeff Sessions Sends Home ‘Record’ Number of Asylum-Seekers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 12, 2018.</ref> On July 11, 2018, the USCIS issued a guidance memo implementing Sessions's decision, and it went even further than Sessions in limiting the criteria for asylum.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Munro, Neil (August 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/11/nytimes-jeff-sessions-sends-home-record-number-asylum-seekers/ NY Times: Jeff Sessions Sends Home ‘Record’ Number of Asylum-Seekers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 12, 2018.</ref> On July 11, 2018, the USCIS issued a guidance memo implementing Sessions's decision, and it went even further than Sessions in limiting the criteria for asylum.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Dinan, Stephen (July 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/11/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-new-rules-/ Feds' new rules could stop asylum surge]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (July 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/11/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-new-rules-/ Feds' new rules could stop asylum surge]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
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*Johnson, Kevin; Gomez, Alan (July 12, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/12/trump-administration-announces-tougher-asylum-rules-immigrants/780634002/ Trump administration activates new asylum crackdown; potentially valid claims could be denied]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
 
*Johnson, Kevin; Gomez, Alan (July 12, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/12/trump-administration-announces-tougher-asylum-rules-immigrants/780634002/ Trump administration activates new asylum crackdown; potentially valid claims could be denied]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
 
*McCullough, Jolie; Aguilar, Julián (July 12, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/12/migrants-asylum-tougher-guidelines/ There are new, tougher guidelines for migrants seeking asylum in the United States]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
 
*McCullough, Jolie; Aguilar, Julián (July 12, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/12/migrants-asylum-tougher-guidelines/ There are new, tougher guidelines for migrants seeking asylum in the United States]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
*Morrissey, Kate (July 12, 2018). [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-asylum-policy-20180712-story.html New guidance for asylum officers could send thousands back from the border]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
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*Morrissey, Kate (July 12, 2018). [https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-asylum-policy-20180712-story.html New guidance for asylum officers could send thousands back from the border]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
 
*Caralle, Katelyn (July 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/asylum-seekers-refugees-will-be-turned-away-before-they-can-plead-their-case-under-new-border-policy Asylum seekers, refugees will be turned away before they can plead their case under new border policy]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
 
*Caralle, Katelyn (July 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/asylum-seekers-refugees-will-be-turned-away-before-they-can-plead-their-case-under-new-border-policy Asylum seekers, refugees will be turned away before they can plead their case under new border policy]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
 
*[https://www.numbersusa.com/news/dhs-issues-guidance-strengthen-credible-fear-standard DHS Issues Guidance to Strengthen Credible Fear Standard]. ''NumbersUSA''. July 11, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
 
*[https://www.numbersusa.com/news/dhs-issues-guidance-strengthen-credible-fear-standard DHS Issues Guidance to Strengthen Credible Fear Standard]. ''NumbersUSA''. July 11, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
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*Jarrett, Laura (July 3, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/03/politics/jeff-sessions-immigration-guidance/index.html Sessions withdraws past resource guides related to immigration]. ''CNN''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
 
*Jarrett, Laura (July 3, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/03/politics/jeff-sessions-immigration-guidance/index.html Sessions withdraws past resource guides related to immigration]. ''CNN''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
 
*Sommerfeldt, Chris (July 3, 2018). [http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-news-sessions-refugees-asylum-right-to-work-20180703-story.html Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinds guidance safeguarding the right of refugees, asylum seekers to work in the U.S.] ''New York Daily News''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
 
*Sommerfeldt, Chris (July 3, 2018). [http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-news-sessions-refugees-asylum-right-to-work-20180703-story.html Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinds guidance safeguarding the right of refugees, asylum seekers to work in the U.S.] ''New York Daily News''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
*[http://www.oann.com/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-rescinds-obama-era-immigration-guidelines/ Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinds Obama-Era Immigration Guidelines]. ''One America News Network''. July 4, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.</ref>
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*[https://www.oann.com/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-rescinds-obama-era-immigration-guidelines/ Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinds Obama-Era Immigration Guidelines]. ''One America News Network''. July 4, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.</ref>
 
*July 2018—The USCIS created an Office of Investigations to ensure that foreign agents do not penetrate the agency and to guard against employee misconduct.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (July 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/9/uscis-creates-new-investigative-office-police-misc/ U.S. citizenship agency creates new unit to block foreign agents, police misconduct]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.<br>Early reports of the new office, before it was finalized or formally announced:
 
*July 2018—The USCIS created an Office of Investigations to ensure that foreign agents do not penetrate the agency and to guard against employee misconduct.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (July 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/9/uscis-creates-new-investigative-office-police-misc/ U.S. citizenship agency creates new unit to block foreign agents, police misconduct]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.<br>Early reports of the new office, before it was finalized or formally announced:
 
*Moroff, Nick (March 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-immigration-agency-to-more-closely-monitor-caseworkers-documents-show/2018/03/15/c8289c0c-2881-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.html U.S. Immigration agency to more closely monitor caseworkers, documents show]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
 
*Moroff, Nick (March 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-immigration-agency-to-more-closely-monitor-caseworkers-documents-show/2018/03/15/c8289c0c-2881-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.html U.S. Immigration agency to more closely monitor caseworkers, documents show]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
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*September 22, 2018—The DHS announced it would enact a rule to enforce U.S. law requiring that immigrants to the U.S. must not be an undue burden to the country, with the agency making it harder for legal immigrants to enter the country or stay in it if they use or are expected to use welfare programs.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*September 22, 2018—The DHS announced it would enact a rule to enforce U.S. law requiring that immigrants to the U.S. must not be an undue burden to the country, with the agency making it harder for legal immigrants to enter the country or stay in it if they use or are expected to use welfare programs.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Munro, Neil (September 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/22/trump-reform-denies-green-cards-to-people-who-expect-taxpayer-aid/ Trump Reform Denies Green Cards To People Who Expect Taxpayer Aid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (September 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/22/trump-reform-denies-green-cards-to-people-who-expect-taxpayer-aid/ Trump Reform Denies Green Cards To People Who Expect Taxpayer Aid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
*Casiano, Louis (September 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/23/dhs-plan-would-push-immigrants-to-show-can-support-themselves-nielsen-says.html DHS plan would push immigrants to 'show they can support themselves,' Nielsen says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
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*Casiano, Louis (September 23, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/23/dhs-plan-would-push-immigrants-to-show-can-support-themselves-nielsen-says.html DHS plan would push immigrants to 'show they can support themselves,' Nielsen says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (September 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/22/kirstjen-nielsen-approves-welfare-limits-immigrant/ DHS proposes limits on welfare payments to immigrants]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (September 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/22/kirstjen-nielsen-approves-welfare-limits-immigrant/ DHS proposes limits on welfare payments to immigrants]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
 
*Armour, Stephanie; Caldwell, Alicia A. (September 23, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-targets-immigrants-on-public-assistance-1537660585 Trump Administration Targets Immigrants on Public Assistance]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
 
*Armour, Stephanie; Caldwell, Alicia A. (September 23, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-targets-immigrants-on-public-assistance-1537660585 Trump Administration Targets Immigrants on Public Assistance]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
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*Gehrke, Joel (September 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-moves-to-restrict-visas-citizenship-for-immigrants-on-welfare Trump administration moves to restrict visas, citizenship for immigrants on welfare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
 
*Gehrke, Joel (September 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-moves-to-restrict-visas-citizenship-for-immigrants-on-welfare Trump administration moves to restrict visas, citizenship for immigrants on welfare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (September 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-formally-proposes-plan-to-limit-legal-immigration-to-those-not-dependent-on-public-benefits Trump administration formally proposes plan to limit legal immigration to those not dependent on public benefits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (September 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-formally-proposes-plan-to-limit-legal-immigration-to-those-not-dependent-on-public-benefits Trump administration formally proposes plan to limit legal immigration to those not dependent on public benefits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
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*Racke, Will (September 23, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/09/23/trump-green-cards-welfare-users-public-charge/ Trump Administration will Restrict Green Cards for Foreign Nationals On Public Aid]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
 
See also:
 
See also:
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*Vaughan, Jessica M. (September 27, 2018). [https://cis.org/Vaughan/Proposed-Public-Charge-Rule-Few-Will-Be-Barred-Billions-Will-Be-Saved Proposed Public Charge Rule: Few Will Be Barred, Billions Will Be Saved]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
 
*Kight, Stef W. (September 26, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/immigrants-denied-visas-green-cards-social-programs-trump-57ac56aa-0572-435c-9a1c-21c7893b998e.html Trump's welfare crackdown targets immigrants]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
 
*Kight, Stef W. (September 26, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/immigrants-denied-visas-green-cards-social-programs-trump-57ac56aa-0572-435c-9a1c-21c7893b998e.html Trump's welfare crackdown targets immigrants]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (September 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/23/ban-resettling-welfare-dependent-foreign-nationals-cut-visa-lottery/ Ban on Resettling Welfare-Dependent Foreign Nationals to Cut ‘Visa Lottery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (September 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/23/ban-resettling-welfare-dependent-foreign-nationals-cut-visa-lottery/ Ban on Resettling Welfare-Dependent Foreign Nationals to Cut ‘Visa Lottery’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/26/trump-rule-rejects-migrants-who-cannot-speak-english/ Trump Rule Rejects Migrants Who Cannot Speak English]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/26/trump-rule-rejects-migrants-who-cannot-speak-english/ Trump Rule Rejects Migrants Who Cannot Speak English]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/ban-on-welfare-dependent-foreign-nationals-may-shift-legal-immigration-toward-europe-japan/ Ban on Welfare-Dependent Foreign Nationals May Shift Legal Immigration Toward Europe, Japan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/ban-on-welfare-dependent-foreign-nationals-may-shift-legal-immigration-toward-europe-japan/ Ban on Welfare-Dependent Foreign Nationals May Shift Legal Immigration Toward Europe, Japan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Dinan, Stephen (December 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/10/immigrants-must-prove-they-arent-public-burden-und/ Trump foes scrambling to derail 'cruel' rule requiring immigrants to show they aren't public burden]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.</ref>
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*Dinan, Stephen (December 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/10/immigrants-must-prove-they-arent-public-burden-und/ Trump foes scrambling to derail 'cruel' rule requiring immigrants to show they aren't public burden]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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*Montoya-Galvez, Camilo (May 22, 2019). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/immigrants-are-avoiding-food-medical-benefits-because-of-chilling-effect-of-proposed-trump-rule/ Immigrants are avoiding food, medical benefits because of proposed Trump rule]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 22, 2019.</ref>
 
*November 13, 2018—The U.S. voted against a UN General Assembly resolution praising the UNHCR and endorsing the Global Compact for Refugees – the latter of which the U.S. announced it would withdraw from – because it conflicted with American "sovereign interests."<ref name="RefugeeCompact2018"/> That resolution had previously been approved by consensus in the 60 years of its existence before the Trump Administration requested a vote on the matter, and the U.S. was the only country to vote against the resolution.<ref name="RefugeeCompact2018">Multiple references:
 
*November 13, 2018—The U.S. voted against a UN General Assembly resolution praising the UNHCR and endorsing the Global Compact for Refugees – the latter of which the U.S. announced it would withdraw from – because it conflicted with American "sovereign interests."<ref name="RefugeeCompact2018"/> That resolution had previously been approved by consensus in the 60 years of its existence before the Trump Administration requested a vote on the matter, and the U.S. was the only country to vote against the resolution.<ref name="RefugeeCompact2018">Multiple references:
 
*Nichols, Michelle (November 13, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-un-refugees/us-alone-in-opposing-un-refugee-text-over-sovereignty-concerns-idUSKCN1NI2VB U.S. alone in opposing U.N. refugee text over sovereignty concerns]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Nichols, Michelle (November 13, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-un-refugees/us-alone-in-opposing-un-refugee-text-over-sovereignty-concerns-idUSKCN1NI2VB U.S. alone in opposing U.N. refugee text over sovereignty concerns]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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*Boylan, Dan (December 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/5/bulgaria-slovakia-wont-join-us-rejecting-un-migrat/ Bulgaria, Slovakia join U.S. in rejecting U.N. migration pact]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Boylan, Dan (December 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/5/bulgaria-slovakia-wont-join-us-rejecting-un-migrat/ Bulgaria, Slovakia join U.S. in rejecting U.N. migration pact]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Noack, Rick (December 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/12/04/why-so-many-nations-are-suddenly-following-trump-out-un-migration-pact/ Why so many nations are suddenly following Trump out of the proposed U.N. migration pact]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Noack, Rick (December 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/12/04/why-so-many-nations-are-suddenly-following-trump-out-un-migration-pact/ Why so many nations are suddenly following Trump out of the proposed U.N. migration pact]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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*Friedman, Victoria (December 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/25/patriotic-countries-rejected-un-global-governance-of-migration-2018/ Patriotic Countries That Rejected the UN’s Global Governance of Migration in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
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*Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
 
Earlier in the year:
 
Earlier in the year:
 
*Jasper, William F. (October 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30429-trump-hungary-s-orban-to-stand-alone-against-signing-dangerous-un-migration-compact Trump, Hungary’s Orban to Stand Alone Against Signing Dangerous UN Migration Compact?] ''The New American''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
 
*Jasper, William F. (October 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30429-trump-hungary-s-orban-to-stand-alone-against-signing-dangerous-un-migration-compact Trump, Hungary’s Orban to Stand Alone Against Signing Dangerous UN Migration Compact?] ''The New American''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
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*Lowe, Tina (December 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-us-dodged-a-bullet-in-forgoing-the-un-migration-pact The US dodged a bullet in forgoing the UN migration pact]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Lowe, Tina (December 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-us-dodged-a-bullet-in-forgoing-the-un-migration-pact The US dodged a bullet in forgoing the UN migration pact]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Tobin, Jonathan S. (December 12, 2018). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/12/united-nations-global-migration-pact-erosion-of-sovereignty/ Global Migration Pact: The U.N.’s Attempt to Erode Sovereignty]. ''National Review''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref>
 
*Tobin, Jonathan S. (December 12, 2018). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/12/united-nations-global-migration-pact-erosion-of-sovereignty/ Global Migration Pact: The U.N.’s Attempt to Erode Sovereignty]. ''National Review''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref>
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*In 2018, the State Department denied over 37,000 visa applications because of President Trump's [[travel ban]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Binder, John (February 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/27/travel-ban-ends-nearly-all-immigration-from-terrorist-sanctioned-countries/ Travel Ban Ends Nearly All Immigration from Terrorist-Sanctioned Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
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*Torbati, Yeganeh (February 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-ban/us-denied-tens-of-thousands-more-visas-in-2018-due-to-travel-ban-data-idUSKCN1QF2KF U.S. denied tens of thousands more visas in 2018 due to travel ban: data]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
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*Burke, Michael (February 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/431678-us-denied-tens-of-thousands-more-visas-in-2018-due-to-travel-ban-data US denied tens of thousands of visas in 2018 due to travel ban: data]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
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*[https://www.theepochtimes.com/state-department-denies-tens-of-thousands-of-visas-in-2018-due-to-trumps-travel-ban_2816717.html US Denied Tens of Thousands of Visas in 2018 Due to Trump’s Travel Ban]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''Reuters''). February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
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*Cohen, Zachary; Hansler, Jennifer (February 26, 2019). [https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/26/politics/state-department-travel-ban-visas/index.html State Department rejects more than 37,000 visas under Trump's travel ban]. ''CNN''. Retrieved February 27, 2019.</ref>
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*The number of H-1B visa approvals fell 10% in 2018.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Russell, Melia (June 5, 2019). [https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/No-one-is-safe-H-1B-visa-approvals-plunged-13940004.php?psid=9vzI2 No one ‘is safe’: H-1B visa approvals plunged 10% last year, feds say]. ''San Francisco Chronicle''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
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*[https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/ten-per-cent-fall-in-h-1b-visa-approvals-in-2018-says-issuing-authority-in-us-2048089 10% Fall In H-1B Visa Approvals In 2018, Says Issuing Authority In US]. ''NDTV'' (from the ''Press Trust of India''). June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
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*[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/10-drop-in-h-1b-visa-approvals-in-2018-us-authorities/articleshow/69658771.cms 10% drop in H-1B visa approvals in 2018: US authorities]. ''The Times of India'' (from ''PTI''). June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
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*[https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/10-per-cent-drop-in-h1b-visa-approvals-in-2018-us-authorities-119060500111_1.html Impact of Trump's H1-B crackdown: 10% drop in visa approvals in 2018]. ''Business Standard'' (from ''PTI''). June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
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*Bhattacharya, Ananya (April 8, 2019). [https://qz.com/india/1588609/donald-trump-may-have-killed-the-h-1b-visa-euphoria/ The mad rush for H-1B visa seems to be dying down]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.</ref>
  
 
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====Refugee admissions====
 
Refugee admission levels to the U.S. in 2018 remained low. In the first two weeks of 2018, 201 refugees entered the country, the lowest number in over a decade.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (January 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/16/refugee-admissions-fall-to-new-low-during-first-two-weeks-of-january/ Refugee Admissions Fall to New Low During First Two Weeks of January]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref> By early February 2018, the number of refugees entering the U.S. thus far in FY 2018 fell to a 15-year low.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (February 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/06/four-months-into-fy-2018-refugee-admissions-plunge-to-lowest-level-in-15-years/ Four Months into FY 2018, Refugee Admissions Plunge to Lowest Level in 15 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 6, 2018.</ref> The proportion of Muslim refugees also remained low,<ref name="FewerMuslimsFY18">Macchi, Victoria (January 26, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-taking-fewer-muslim-refugees/4226939.html US Taking Fewer Muslim Refugees]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 28, 2018.</ref> and by May 2018, Christian refugees outnumbered Muslim refugees 3–1.<ref>Multiple references:
 
Refugee admission levels to the U.S. in 2018 remained low. In the first two weeks of 2018, 201 refugees entered the country, the lowest number in over a decade.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (January 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/16/refugee-admissions-fall-to-new-low-during-first-two-weeks-of-january/ Refugee Admissions Fall to New Low During First Two Weeks of January]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref> By early February 2018, the number of refugees entering the U.S. thus far in FY 2018 fell to a 15-year low.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (February 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/06/four-months-into-fy-2018-refugee-admissions-plunge-to-lowest-level-in-15-years/ Four Months into FY 2018, Refugee Admissions Plunge to Lowest Level in 15 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 6, 2018.</ref> The proportion of Muslim refugees also remained low,<ref name="FewerMuslimsFY18">Macchi, Victoria (January 26, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-taking-fewer-muslim-refugees/4226939.html US Taking Fewer Muslim Refugees]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 28, 2018.</ref> and by May 2018, Christian refugees outnumbered Muslim refugees 3–1.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Bedard, Paul (May 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-refugee-policy-favors-christians-over-muslims-3-1 Trump refugee policy favors Christians over Muslims, 3-1]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
 
*Bedard, Paul (May 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-refugee-policy-favors-christians-over-muslims-3-1 Trump refugee policy favors Christians over Muslims, 3-1]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
*Connor, Phillip; Krogstad, Jens Manuel (May 3, 2018). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/03/the-number-of-refugees-admitted-to-the-u-s-has-fallen-especially-among-muslims/ The number of refugees admitted to the U.S. has fallen, especially among Muslims]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.</ref> Refugee organizations in the U.S. saw significantly less revenue and downsized their operations.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Connor, Phillip; Krogstad, Jens Manuel (May 3, 2018). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/03/the-number-of-refugees-admitted-to-the-u-s-has-fallen-especially-among-muslims/ The number of refugees admitted to the U.S. has fallen, especially among Muslims]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.</ref> Refugee organizations in the U.S. saw significantly less revenue and downsized their operations.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Leahy, Michael Patrick (March 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/02/federally-funded-non-profits-whine-about-decline-in-refugee-admissions-and-revenues/ Federally Funded Non-Profits Whine About Decline in Refugee Admissions and Revenues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
 
*Leahy, Michael Patrick (March 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/02/federally-funded-non-profits-whine-about-decline-in-refugee-admissions-and-revenues/ Federally Funded Non-Profits Whine About Decline in Refugee Admissions and Revenues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
 
*Jenkins, Jack; Miller, Emily McFarlan (March 3, 2018). [https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Refugee-groups-fight-Trump-travel-ban-and-for-12725724.php Refugee groups fight Trump travel ban - and for their own survival]. ''Houston Chronicle'' (from ''Religion News Service''). Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> By March 2018, the number of refugee admissions was on track to achieving a record low number for Fiscal Year 2018, including being on track to reduce admissions 77% compared to the Obama Administration.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Jenkins, Jack; Miller, Emily McFarlan (March 3, 2018). [https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Refugee-groups-fight-Trump-travel-ban-and-for-12725724.php Refugee groups fight Trump travel ban - and for their own survival]. ''Houston Chronicle'' (from ''Religion News Service''). Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> By March 2018, the number of refugee admissions was on track to achieving a record low number for Fiscal Year 2018, including being on track to reduce admissions 77% compared to the Obama Administration.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Rush, Nayla (October 1, 2018). [https://cis.org/Rush/Refugee-Resettlement-Admissions-FY-2018 Refugee Resettlement Admissions in FY 2018]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Rush, Nayla (October 1, 2018). [https://cis.org/Rush/Refugee-Resettlement-Admissions-FY-2018 Refugee Resettlement Admissions in FY 2018]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
 
*Morris, Allie (October 8, 2018). [https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/politics/article/Refugee-resettlement-in-U-S-hits-40-year-low-13290715.php Refugee resettlement in U.S. hits 40-year low. Texas has most, with 1,700.] ''San Antonio Express-News''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
 
*Morris, Allie (October 8, 2018). [https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/politics/article/Refugee-resettlement-in-U-S-hits-40-year-low-13290715.php Refugee resettlement in U.S. hits 40-year low. Texas has most, with 1,700.] ''San Antonio Express-News''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
*George, Susannah; Long, Colleen (October 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-refugee-policy-leaves-thousands-stranded-outside-us Trump refugee policy leaves thousands stranded outside US]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref> and Trump reduced refugee admissions 75% in 2018 compared to the Obama Administration in 2016.<ref>Binder, John (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/31/trump-refugee-totals-2018/ Trump Cuts Obama’s Refugee Inflow by More than 75 Percent in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.<br>See also:
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*George, Susannah; Long, Colleen (October 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-refugee-policy-leaves-thousands-stranded-outside-us Trump refugee policy leaves thousands stranded outside US]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.
*Amos, Deborah (December 27, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/12/27/680308538/2018-was-a-year-of-drastic-cuts-to-u-s-refugee-admissions 2018 Was A Year Of Drastic Cuts To U.S. Refugee Admissions]. ''NPR''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.</ref>
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*Amos, Deborah (December 27, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/12/27/680308538/2018-was-a-year-of-drastic-cuts-to-u-s-refugee-admissions 2018 Was A Year Of Drastic Cuts To U.S. Refugee Admissions]. ''NPR''. Retrieved June 18, 2019.</ref> and Trump reduced refugee admissions 75% in 2018 compared to the Obama Administration in 2016.<ref>Binder, John (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/31/trump-refugee-totals-2018/ Trump Cuts Obama’s Refugee Inflow by More than 75 Percent in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.<br>See also:
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*Amos, Deborah (December 27, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/12/27/680308538/2018-was-a-year-of-drastic-cuts-to-u-s-refugee-admissions 2018 Was A Year Of Drastic Cuts To U.S. Refugee Admissions]. ''NPR''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
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*Bedard, Paul (March 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-keeps-promise-to-cut-refugees-down-73-since-obama-lowest-in-4-decades Trump keeps promise to cut refugees, down 73 percent since Obama, lowest in 4 decades]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 28, 2019.</ref> The U.S. ended its status as the most common destination for refugees.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Binder, John (June 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/18/u-s-no-longer-top-refugee-spot-for-worlds-migrants-thanks-to-trump/ U.S. No Longer Top Refugee Spot for World’s Migrants Thanks to Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
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*Connor, Phillip; Krogstad, Jens Manuel (July 5, 2018). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/07/05/for-the-first-time-u-s-resettles-fewer-refugees-than-the-rest-of-the-world/ For the first time, U.S. resettles fewer refugees than the rest of the world]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
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*Radford, Jynnah; Connor, Phillip (June 19, 2019). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/06/19/canada-now-leads-the-world-in-refugee-resettlement-surpassing-the-u-s/ Canada now leads the world in refugee resettlement, surpassing the U.S.] ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Pitofsky, Marina (June 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/449582-canada-resettled-more-refugees-than-us-last-year-in-first-since Canada resettles more refugees than US for first time since 1980]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
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*Kight, Stef W.; Ayesh, Rashaan (June 19, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/canada-accepts-more-refugees-than-the-us-for-first-time-since-1980-6a66f10a-b5d0-44d1-9070-cd6dda9863d5.html Canada accepts more refugees than the U.S. for first time since 1980]. ''Axios''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Rush, Nayla (March 14, 2019). [https://cis.org/Rush/US-Resettled-More-Refugees-Any-Other-Nation-2017-and-2018 U.S. Resettled More Refugees than Any Other Nation in 2017 and 2018]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.</ref>
  
 
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*ICE continued cracking down on illegal immigration and oversaw several notable crackdowns. On January 10, 2018, ICE arrested 21 illegal immigrants after auditing 98 7-Eleven stores in 17 states, in what was then reported as the largest crackdown on an employer in the Trump era.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*ICE continued cracking down on illegal immigration and oversaw several notable crackdowns. On January 10, 2018, ICE arrested 21 illegal immigrants after auditing 98 7-Eleven stores in 17 states, in what was then reported as the largest crackdown on an employer in the Trump era.<ref>Multiple references:
*Dedaj, Paulina (January 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/10/7-eleven-immigration-raids-net-21-arrests-nearly-100-stores-targeted.html 7-Eleven immigration raids net 21 arrests; nearly 100 stores targeted]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
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*Dedaj, Paulina (January 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/10/7-eleven-immigration-raids-net-21-arrests-nearly-100-stores-targeted.html 7-Eleven immigration raids net 21 arrests; nearly 100 stores targeted]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (January 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/10/dhs-checks-100-7eleven-stores-for-immigration-fraud/ DHS Checks 100 7-Eleven Stores for Immigration Fraud]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (January 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/10/dhs-checks-100-7eleven-stores-for-immigration-fraud/ DHS Checks 100 7-Eleven Stores for Immigration Fraud]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/seven-eleven-probe-opens-new-front-on-immigration/4202099.html 7-Eleven Probe Opens New Front on Immigration]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 10, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/seven-eleven-probe-opens-new-front-on-immigration/4202099.html 7-Eleven Probe Opens New Front on Immigration]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 10, 2018.
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*Samuels, Brett (January 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/news/368341-feds-raid-7-eleven-stores-in-immigration-bust Feds raid 7-Eleven stores in immigration bust]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
 
*Samuels, Brett (January 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/news/368341-feds-raid-7-eleven-stores-in-immigration-bust Feds raid 7-Eleven stores in immigration bust]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (January 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/27942-ice-raids-7-eleven-stores-arrests-21-workers-9-managers ICE Raids 7-Eleven Stores; Arrests 21 Workers, 9 Managers]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> In late January 2018, ICE audited 77 businesses in northern California, the largest localized raid since the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Mass, Warren (January 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/27942-ice-raids-7-eleven-stores-arrests-21-workers-9-managers ICE Raids 7-Eleven Stores; Arrests 21 Workers, 9 Managers]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> In late January 2018, ICE audited 77 businesses in northern California, the largest localized raid since the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Multiple references:
*Brown, Benjamin (February 2, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/02/02/ice-raid-hits-77-businesses-in-northern-california.html ICE raid hits 77 businesses in Northern California]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
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*Brown, Benjamin (February 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/02/02/ice-raid-hits-77-businesses-in-northern-california.html ICE raid hits 77 businesses in Northern California]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
 
*Moons, Michelle (February 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/02/02/ice-immigration-agents-audit-77-businesses-seeking-illegal-workers-to-protect-american-workers/ ICE Audits 77 Northern California Businesses, Seeking Illegal Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.</ref> In a week in February 2018, ICE arrested 212 illegals and audited 122 businesses in [[Los Angeles]] in order to enforce federal laws banning the hiring of illegals.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Moons, Michelle (February 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/02/02/ice-immigration-agents-audit-77-businesses-seeking-illegal-workers-to-protect-american-workers/ ICE Audits 77 Northern California Businesses, Seeking Illegal Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.</ref> In a week in February 2018, ICE arrested 212 illegals and audited 122 businesses in [[Los Angeles]] in order to enforce federal laws banning the hiring of illegals.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/02/16/ice-sweep-leads-to-dozens-arrests-in-l.html ICE sweep leads to dozens of arrests in L.A.]. ''Fox News''. February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/02/16/ice-sweep-leads-to-dozens-arrests-in-l.html ICE sweep leads to dozens of arrests in L.A.]. ''Fox News''. February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (February 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/16/ice-arrests-212-illegals-la-sweep/ ICE arrests 212 illegals, targets 122 businesses in LA sweep]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (February 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/16/ice-arrests-212-illegals-la-sweep/ ICE arrests 212 illegals, targets 122 businesses in LA sweep]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
 
*Moons, Michelle (February 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/17/212-ice-immigration-arrests-in-l-a-195-repeat-offenders-more-than-half-serious-or-violent-criminals/ 212 ICE Immigration Arrests in L.A.: 195 Repeat Offenders, More Than Half Serious or Violent Criminals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
 
*Moons, Michelle (February 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/17/212-ice-immigration-arrests-in-l-a-195-repeat-offenders-more-than-half-serious-or-violent-criminals/ 212 ICE Immigration Arrests in L.A.: 195 Repeat Offenders, More Than Half Serious or Violent Criminals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-agents-arrest-two-hundred-twelve-california-immigration-raids/4259217.html US Agents Arrest 212 in California Immigration Raids]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-agents-arrest-two-hundred-twelve-california-immigration-raids/4259217.html US Agents Arrest 212 in California Immigration Raids]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
*Giaritelli, Anna (February 16, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-nabs-195-criminal-illegal-immigrants-during-workplace-inspections-in-los-angeles/article/2649313 ICE nabs 195 criminal illegal immigrants during workplace inspections in Los Angeles]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
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*Giaritelli, Anna (February 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-nabs-195-criminal-illegal-immigrants-during-workplace-inspections-in-los-angeles/article/2649313 ICE nabs 195 criminal illegal immigrants during workplace inspections in Los Angeles]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
*Elmahrek, Adam (February 1, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ice-audits-20180216-story.html ICE steps up enforcement at businesses in California, targeting employers and workers]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.</ref> Later in February, ICE arrested 232 people in a four-day raid in California's Bay Area.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Elmahrek, Adam (February 1, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ice-audits-20180216-story.html ICE steps up enforcement at businesses in California, targeting employers and workers]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.</ref> Later in February, ICE arrested 232 people in a four-day raid in California's Bay Area.<ref>Multiple references:
*Darrah, Nicole (March 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/01/ice-arrests-232-people-in-four-day-raid-californias-bay-area.html ICE arrests 232 people in four-day raid of California's Bay Area]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
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*Darrah, Nicole (March 1, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/01/ice-arrests-232-people-in-four-day-raid-californias-bay-area.html ICE arrests 232 people in four-day raid of California's Bay Area]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
 
*Nazarian, Adelle (March 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/03/02/ice-nets-232-in-norcal-raid-as-white-house-blasts-oakland-mayor/ ICE Nets 232 in NorCal Raid as White House Blasts Oakland Mayor]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
 
*Nazarian, Adelle (March 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/03/02/ice-nets-232-in-norcal-raid-as-white-house-blasts-oakland-mayor/ ICE Nets 232 in NorCal Raid as White House Blasts Oakland Mayor]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
 
*Bowden, John (March 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/376389-ice-arrests-more-than-200-people-in-4-day-california-raid ICE arrests more than 200 people in 4-day California raid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
 
*Bowden, John (March 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/376389-ice-arrests-more-than-200-people-in-4-day-california-raid ICE arrests more than 200 people in 4-day California raid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
 
*Spagat, Elliot (March 1, 2018). [https://apnews.com/a2d89b184c3c4be9a4d3a760c0194966/232-people-arrested-during-immigration-sweep-in-California 232 people arrested during immigration sweep in California]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
 
*Spagat, Elliot (March 1, 2018). [https://apnews.com/a2d89b184c3c4be9a4d3a760c0194966/232-people-arrested-during-immigration-sweep-in-California 232 people arrested during immigration sweep in California]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (March 3, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/03/violent-criminals-among-illegal-immigrants-caught-in-california-raid-derailed-by-dem-mayor.html Violent criminals among illegal immigrants caught in California raid derailed by Dem mayor]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (March 3, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/03/violent-criminals-among-illegal-immigrants-caught-in-california-raid-derailed-by-dem-mayor.html Violent criminals among illegal immigrants caught in California raid derailed by Dem mayor]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
 
An earlier announcement by ICE:
 
An earlier announcement by ICE:
*Darrah, Nicole (February 27, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/27/ice-arrests-more-than-150-people-in-bay-area-following-democratic-mayors-warning.html ICE arrests more than 150 people in Bay Area following Democratic mayor's warning]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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*Darrah, Nicole (February 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/27/ice-arrests-more-than-150-people-in-bay-area-following-democratic-mayors-warning.html ICE arrests more than 150 people in Bay Area following Democratic mayor's warning]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (February 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/27/ice-arrests-150-illegal-aliens-california-blasts-oakland-mayor/ ICE Arrests 150 Illegal Aliens in California, Blasts Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (February 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/27/ice-arrests-150-illegal-aliens-california-blasts-oakland-mayor/ ICE Arrests 150 Illegal Aliens in California, Blasts Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
 
*Sanchez, Luis (February 27, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/375950-more-than-150-arrested-in-latest-california-immigration-raids More than 150 arrested in latest California immigration raids]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
 
*Sanchez, Luis (February 27, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/375950-more-than-150-arrested-in-latest-california-immigration-raids More than 150 arrested in latest California immigration raids]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
 
Due to a warning made by the mayor of Oakland, ICE stated it did not arrest as many illegals as it hoped to:
 
Due to a warning made by the mayor of Oakland, ICE stated it did not arrest as many illegals as it hoped to:
*Shaw, Adam (March 6, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/06/illegal-immigrants-with-sex-robbery-convictions-among-those-who-evaded-capture-after-dem-mayors-warning.html Illegal immigrants with sex, robbery convictions among those who evaded capture after Dem mayor's warning]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (March 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/06/illegal-immigrants-with-sex-robbery-convictions-among-those-who-evaded-capture-after-dem-mayors-warning.html Illegal immigrants with sex, robbery convictions among those who evaded capture after Dem mayor's warning]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
 
*Rodriguez, Katherine (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/02/28/ice-official-800-illegal-aliens-avoided-arrest-due-to-oakland-mayors-warning/ ICE Official: 800 Illegal Aliens Avoided Arrest Due to Oakland Mayor’s Warning]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.  
 
*Rodriguez, Katherine (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/02/28/ice-official-800-illegal-aliens-avoided-arrest-due-to-oakland-mayors-warning/ ICE Official: 800 Illegal Aliens Avoided Arrest Due to Oakland Mayor’s Warning]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.  
 
*Mass, Warren (March 1, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/28396-ice-director-condemns-oakland-mayor-s-reckless-warning-about-impending-raids ICE Director Condemns Oakland Mayor’s “Reckless” Warning About Impending Raids]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (March 1, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/28396-ice-director-condemns-oakland-mayor-s-reckless-warning-about-impending-raids ICE Director Condemns Oakland Mayor’s “Reckless” Warning About Impending Raids]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
 
*Rodriguez, Olga R. (February 28, 2018). [https://apnews.com/a1257e4cdc5640d78a52c5bc16fb7a6e Immigration head blames Oakland mayor for 800 missed arrests]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
 
*Rodriguez, Olga R. (February 28, 2018). [https://apnews.com/a1257e4cdc5640d78a52c5bc16fb7a6e Immigration head blames Oakland mayor for 800 missed arrests]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
 
See also:
 
See also:
*Darrah, Nicole (March 13, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/13/ice-spokesman-quits-disputes-claims-800-eluded-arrest.html San Francisco ICE spokesman quits amid dispute over illegal immigrants evading arrest]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
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*Darrah, Nicole (March 13, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/13/ice-spokesman-quits-disputes-claims-800-eluded-arrest.html San Francisco ICE spokesman quits amid dispute over illegal immigrants evading arrest]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
 
*Moons, Michelle (March 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/03/15/ice-spox-quits-on-claim-of-misleading-message/ ICE Spox Quits, Claims ‘800 Illegals’ Was Misleading Message]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2018.</ref> In late February 2018, U.S. authorities sentenced an illegal immigrant for paying smugglers to bring a relative into the U.S., described as "one of the first cases" of such a case taken by the government.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Moons, Michelle (March 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/03/15/ice-spox-quits-on-claim-of-misleading-message/ ICE Spox Quits, Claims ‘800 Illegals’ Was Misleading Message]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2018.</ref> In late February 2018, U.S. authorities sentenced an illegal immigrant for paying smugglers to bring a relative into the U.S., described as "one of the first cases" of such a case taken by the government.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Dinan, Stephen (March 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/12/illegal-immigrants-prosecuted-enticing-relatives-u/ Feds prosecuting illegal immigrants for enticing relatives to U.S.]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (March 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/12/illegal-immigrants-prosecuted-enticing-relatives-u/ Feds prosecuting illegal immigrants for enticing relatives to U.S.]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
 
*[https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/undocumented-guatemalan-sentenced-paying-smugglers-bring-unaccompanied-minor-guatemala Undocumented Guatemalan Sentenced For Paying Smugglers To Bring Unaccompanied Minor From Guatemala To The United States]. ''Department of Justice''. February 23, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.</ref> On April 5, 2018, ICE arrested 97 people at a meat processing plant in [[Tennessee]].<ref>Multiple references:
 
*[https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/undocumented-guatemalan-sentenced-paying-smugglers-bring-unaccompanied-minor-guatemala Undocumented Guatemalan Sentenced For Paying Smugglers To Bring Unaccompanied Minor From Guatemala To The United States]. ''Department of Justice''. February 23, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.</ref> On April 5, 2018, ICE arrested 97 people at a meat processing plant in [[Tennessee]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Dedaj, Paulina (April 6, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/06/ice-arrests-97-suspected-illegal-immigrants-at-tennessee-meat-processing-plant.html ICE arrests 97 suspected illegal immigrants at Tennessee meat processing plant]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Dedaj, Paulina (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/06/ice-arrests-97-suspected-illegal-immigrants-at-tennessee-meat-processing-plant.html ICE arrests 97 suspected illegal immigrants at Tennessee meat processing plant]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/bank-tip-exposes-illegal-workers-meatpacker/ Bank Tip Exposes Illegal Workers at Meatpacker]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/bank-tip-exposes-illegal-workers-meatpacker/ Bank Tip Exposes Illegal Workers at Meatpacker]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Racke, Will (April 7, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/04/07/ice-raids-tennessee-slaughterhouse-for-hiring-illegal-immigrants-in-tax-evasion-scheme/ ICE Raids Tennessee Slaughterhouse For Hiring Illegal Immigrants In Tax Evasion Scheme]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Racke, Will (April 7, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/04/07/ice-raids-tennessee-slaughterhouse-for-hiring-illegal-immigrants-in-tax-evasion-scheme/ ICE Raids Tennessee Slaughterhouse For Hiring Illegal Immigrants In Tax Evasion Scheme]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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See also:
 
See also:
 
*Binder, John (September 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/19/slaughterhouse-illegal-aliens-employing/ Illegal Aliens Arrested in Slaughterhouse ICE Raid to be Deported, Owner Faces Jail Time]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2018.</ref> Later in April 2018, ICE arrested 225 illegals in a six-day operation in New York.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Binder, John (September 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/19/slaughterhouse-illegal-aliens-employing/ Illegal Aliens Arrested in Slaughterhouse ICE Raid to be Deported, Owner Faces Jail Time]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2018.</ref> Later in April 2018, ICE arrested 225 illegals in a six-day operation in New York.<ref>Multiple references:
*Mikelionis, Lukas (April 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/18/ice-arrests-225-in-ny-immigration-raids-many-with-criminal-records.html ICE arrests 225 in NY immigration raids, many with criminal records]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
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*Mikelionis, Lukas (April 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/18/ice-arrests-225-in-ny-immigration-raids-many-with-criminal-records.html ICE arrests 225 in NY immigration raids, many with criminal records]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (April 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/18/feds-detain-225-migrants-new-york-sanctuary-city/ Feds Detain 225 Migrants in New York’s ‘Sanctuary City’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref> In a five-state operation in the Midwest in May 2018, ICE arrested 78 illegals,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Munro, Neil (April 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/18/feds-detain-225-migrants-new-york-sanctuary-city/ Feds Detain 225 Migrants in New York’s ‘Sanctuary City’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref> In a five-state operation in the Midwest in May 2018, ICE arrested 78 illegals,<ref>Multiple references:
*Miles, Frank (May 17, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/05/17/ice-arrests-78-in-five-state-immigration-sweep-in-midwest.html ICE arrests 78 in five-state immigration sweep in Midwest]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
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*Miles, Frank (May 17, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/05/17/ice-arrests-78-in-five-state-immigration-sweep-in-midwest.html ICE arrests 78 in five-state immigration sweep in Midwest]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
 
*Huston, Warner Todd (May 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/18/five-state-ice-sweep-nabs-78-illegals-in-the-midwest/ Report: Five-State ICE Sweep Nabs 78 Illegals in the Midwest]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref> and in a six-day operation in the Chicago area later that month, ICE arrested 156 criminal aliens.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Huston, Warner Todd (May 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/18/five-state-ice-sweep-nabs-78-illegals-in-the-midwest/ Report: Five-State ICE Sweep Nabs 78 Illegals in the Midwest]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref> and in a six-day operation in the Chicago area later that month, ICE arrested 156 criminal aliens.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Dinan, Stephen (May 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/29/ice-sweep-nabs-156-deportation-chicago/ ICE sweep nabs 156 for deportation in Chicago]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (May 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/29/ice-sweep-nabs-156-deportation-chicago/ ICE sweep nabs 156 for deportation in Chicago]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
 
*Huennekens, Preston (May 29, 2018). [https://cis.org/Huennekens/Chicago-ICE-Operation-Nets-156 Chicago ICE Operation Nets 156]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.</ref> On June 5, 2018, ICE agents arrested 114 suspected illegal immigrants at a lawn and garden business in Ohio,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Huennekens, Preston (May 29, 2018). [https://cis.org/Huennekens/Chicago-ICE-Operation-Nets-156 Chicago ICE Operation Nets 156]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.</ref> On June 5, 2018, ICE agents arrested 114 suspected illegal immigrants at a lawn and garden business in Ohio,<ref>Multiple references:
*Gearty, Robert (June 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/05/ice-raids-ohio-lawn-and-garden-business-arrests-114.html ICE raids Ohio lawn and garden business, arrests 114]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
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*Gearty, Robert (June 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/05/ice-raids-ohio-lawn-and-garden-business-arrests-114.html ICE raids Ohio lawn and garden business, arrests 114]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (June 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/nearly-115-illegal-alien-workers-arrested-at-ohio-landscaping-business-by-trumps-ice-agency/ Nearly 115 Illegal Alien Workers Arrested at Ohio Landscaping Business by Trump’s ICE Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (June 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/nearly-115-illegal-alien-workers-arrested-at-ohio-landscaping-business-by-trumps-ice-agency/ Nearly 115 Illegal Alien Workers Arrested at Ohio Landscaping Business by Trump’s ICE Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (June 7, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29232-ice-agents-raid-ohio-company-and-arrest-114-workers-suspected-of-being-in-county-illegally ICE Agents Raid Ohio Company and Arrest 114 Workers Suspected of Being in Country Illegally]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (June 7, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29232-ice-agents-raid-ohio-company-and-arrest-114-workers-suspected-of-being-in-county-illegally ICE Agents Raid Ohio Company and Arrest 114 Workers Suspected of Being in Country Illegally]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
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*Tuggle, Zach; Balmert, Jessie; Thompson, Chrissie (June 20, 2018). [https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/06/20/ice-ohio-arrests-100-during-undocumented-immigrant-raid-meat-packing-plants/716953002/ ICE raid: Parents of young children released after 146 immigrants arrested at Ohio plants]. ''The Cincinnati Enquirer''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Tuggle, Zach; Balmert, Jessie; Thompson, Chrissie (June 20, 2018). [https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/06/20/ice-ohio-arrests-100-during-undocumented-immigrant-raid-meat-packing-plants/716953002/ ICE raid: Parents of young children released after 146 immigrants arrested at Ohio plants]. ''The Cincinnati Enquirer''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (September 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/03/146-illegal-aliens-arrested-in-ohio-meatpacking-raid-13-used-fake-ids/ 146 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Ohio Meatpacking Raid, 13 Used Fake IDs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 3, 2018.</ref> In June 2018, ICE arrested 91 criminal aliens in a five-day operation in New Jersey.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Binder, John (September 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/03/146-illegal-aliens-arrested-in-ohio-meatpacking-raid-13-used-fake-ids/ 146 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Ohio Meatpacking Raid, 13 Used Fake IDs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 3, 2018.</ref> In June 2018, ICE arrested 91 criminal aliens in a five-day operation in New Jersey.<ref>Multiple references:
*Fedschun, Travis (June 12, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/12/ms-13-gang-members-among-91-arrests-during-5-day-sweep-in-new-jersey-ice-says.html MS-13 gang members among 91 arrests during 5-day sweep in New Jersey, ICE says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
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*Fedschun, Travis (June 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/12/ms-13-gang-members-among-91-arrests-during-5-day-sweep-in-new-jersey-ice-says.html MS-13 gang members among 91 arrests during 5-day sweep in New Jersey, ICE says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
 
*Jongsma, Joshua (June 11, 2018). [https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2018/06/11/ice-makes-91-arrests-during-five-day-span-new-jersey/693090002/ ICE makes 91 arrests during five-day span in New Jersey]. ''NorthJersey.com''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
 
*Jongsma, Joshua (June 11, 2018). [https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2018/06/11/ice-makes-91-arrests-during-five-day-span-new-jersey/693090002/ ICE makes 91 arrests during five-day span in New Jersey]. ''NorthJersey.com''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
 
*Cohen, Noah (June 11, 2018). [http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2018/06/killer_gang_members_rapists_among_91_arrested_in_5-day_sweep_across_nj_ice_says.html Killer, gang members, rapists among 91 arrested in 5-day sweep across N.J., ICE says]. ''NJ.com''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, ICE arrested 132 illegals, including a high-ranking MS-13 member, in the [[Washington, D.C.]], area.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Cohen, Noah (June 11, 2018). [http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2018/06/killer_gang_members_rapists_among_91_arrested_in_5-day_sweep_across_nj_ice_says.html Killer, gang members, rapists among 91 arrested in 5-day sweep across N.J., ICE says]. ''NJ.com''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, ICE arrested 132 illegals, including a high-ranking MS-13 member, in the [[Washington, D.C.]], area.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Brest, Mike (July 25, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/25/ice-illegal-ms13/ ICE Captures 132 Illegal Immigrants, Including a High-Ranking MS-13 Member, in DC Area Roundup]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
 
*Brest, Mike (July 25, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/25/ice-illegal-ms13/ ICE Captures 132 Illegal Immigrants, Including a High-Ranking MS-13 Member, in DC Area Roundup]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
 
*Phillips, Jack (July 25, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/ice-arrests-132-people-in-washington-dc-virginia_2603993.html ICE Arrests 132 People in Washington DC, Virginia]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, ICE raided several businesses in Nebraska and Minnesota and arrested 147 people, both illegal migrants and business managers, the latter for knowingly hiring the illegals and mistreating them.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Phillips, Jack (July 25, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/ice-arrests-132-people-in-washington-dc-virginia_2603993.html ICE Arrests 132 People in Washington DC, Virginia]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, ICE raided several businesses in Nebraska and Minnesota and arrested 147 people, both illegal migrants and business managers, the latter for knowingly hiring the illegals and mistreating them.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miles, Frank (August 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/08/midwest-ice-raids-targeted-businesses-that-hired-mistreated-illegal-immigrants-officials-say.html Midwest ICE raids targeted businesses that hired, mistreated illegal immigrants, officials say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
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*Munro, Neil (August 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/09/ice-cracks-illegal-alien-smuggling-nebraska-missouri/ ICE Smashes Illegal-Alien Smuggling Ring in Nebraska, Missouri]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (August 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/09/ice-cracks-illegal-alien-smuggling-nebraska-missouri/ ICE Smashes Illegal-Alien Smuggling Ring in Nebraska, Missouri]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
 
*Thomsen, Jacqueline (August 8, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/401023-ice-raids-a-dozen-businesses-in-nebraska-and-minnesota-in-vast-tax-fraud-investigation ICE raids a dozen businesses in Nebraska, Minnesota in vast tax fraud investigation]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
 
*Thomsen, Jacqueline (August 8, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/401023-ice-raids-a-dozen-businesses-in-nebraska-and-minnesota-in-vast-tax-fraud-investigation ICE raids a dozen businesses in Nebraska, Minnesota in vast tax fraud investigation]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
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*Beck, Margery A. (August 9, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/f2332b8cec5a4fb69ac82ef5e53e0331/Immigration-raids-in-Nebraska,-Minnesota-target-businesses Immigration raids in Nebraska, Minnesota target businesses]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref> Later in August, ICE raided a Texas factory and arrested 160 illegals employed there.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Beck, Margery A. (August 9, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/f2332b8cec5a4fb69ac82ef5e53e0331/Immigration-raids-in-Nebraska,-Minnesota-target-businesses Immigration raids in Nebraska, Minnesota target businesses]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref> Later in August, ICE raided a Texas factory and arrested 160 illegals employed there.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Munro, Neil (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/29/ice-raids-texas-factory-detains-160-illegal-migrants/ ICE Raids Texas Factory, Detains 160 Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/29/ice-raids-texas-factory-detains-160-illegal-migrants/ ICE Raids Texas Factory, Detains 160 Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Gaydos, Ryan (August 29, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/29/ice-raid-at-texas-company-nets-more-than-100-illegal-immigrant-arrests-officials-say.html ICE raid at Texas company nets more than 100 illegal immigrant arrests, officials say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
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*Gaydos, Ryan (August 29, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/29/ice-raid-at-texas-company-nets-more-than-100-illegal-immigrant-arrests-officials-say.html ICE raid at Texas company nets more than 100 illegal immigrant arrests, officials say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (August 30, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29919-160-suspected-illegals-detained-after-texas-ice-raid 160 Suspected Illegals Detained After Texas ICE Raid]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (August 30, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29919-160-suspected-illegals-detained-after-texas-ice-raid 160 Suspected Illegals Detained After Texas ICE Raid]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
 
*Wise, Justin (August 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/404113-immigration-agents-detain-over-100-undocumented-workers-in-texas-raid Immigration agents detain more than 100 undocumented workers in Texas raid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
 
*Wise, Justin (August 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/404113-immigration-agents-detain-over-100-undocumented-workers-in-texas-raid Immigration agents detain more than 100 undocumented workers in Texas raid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
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*Smith, Mark; Whitely, Jason (August 29, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/08/29/ice-agents-detain-160-undocumented-workers-texas-raid/1133735002/ Immigration agents raid Texas business, detain 160 undocumented workers in surprise raid]. ''USA Today'' (from ''WFAA-TV''). Retrieved August 29, 2018.
 
*Smith, Mark; Whitely, Jason (August 29, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/08/29/ice-agents-detain-160-undocumented-workers-texas-raid/1133735002/ Immigration agents raid Texas business, detain 160 undocumented workers in surprise raid]. ''USA Today'' (from ''WFAA-TV''). Retrieved August 29, 2018.
 
*Stokes, Prescotte III (August 28, 2018). [https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/dallas/article217472740.html ICE raids Texas company for alleged illegal hiring: ‘We’re watching and we’re coming’]. ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, ICE arrested 98 criminal aliens in North Texas and Oklahoma,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Stokes, Prescotte III (August 28, 2018). [https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/dallas/article217472740.html ICE raids Texas company for alleged illegal hiring: ‘We’re watching and we’re coming’]. ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, ICE arrested 98 criminal aliens in North Texas and Oklahoma,<ref>Multiple references:
*Darrah, Nicole (September 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/26/ice-arrests-98-people-in-texas-and-oklahoma-for-immigrant-violations-other-crimes.html ICE arrests 98 people in Texas and Oklahoma for 'immigrant violations,' other crimes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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*Darrah, Nicole (September 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/26/ice-arrests-98-people-in-texas-and-oklahoma-for-immigrant-violations-other-crimes.html ICE arrests 98 people in Texas and Oklahoma for 'immigrant violations,' other crimes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
 
*Manna, Nichole (September 26, 2018). [https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article219052490.html ICE operation leads to arrests of almost 100 people in North Texas, Oklahoma]. ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
 
*Manna, Nichole (September 26, 2018). [https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article219052490.html ICE operation leads to arrests of almost 100 people in North Texas, Oklahoma]. ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
 
*Cardona, Claire Z. (September 26, 2018). [https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/09/26/98-people-arrested-including-49-north-texas-immigration-operation 98 people arrested, including 49 in North Texas, in immigration bust]. ''The Dallas Morning News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
 
*Cardona, Claire Z. (September 26, 2018). [https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/09/26/98-people-arrested-including-49-north-texas-immigration-operation 98 people arrested, including 49 in North Texas, in immigration bust]. ''The Dallas Morning News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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*Young, Stephen (September 27, 2018). [https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-ice-raid-nets-98-arrests-11187461 North Texas ICE Raid Highlights Differences in Trump, Obama Immigration Enforcement]. ''Dallas Observer''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref> and roughly the same time, it arrested 150 in the Los Angeles-area<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Young, Stephen (September 27, 2018). [https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-ice-raid-nets-98-arrests-11187461 North Texas ICE Raid Highlights Differences in Trump, Obama Immigration Enforcement]. ''Dallas Observer''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref> and roughly the same time, it arrested 150 in the Los Angeles-area<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Binder, John (September 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/09/28/sanctuary-state-ice-arrests-150-criminal-previously-deported-illegal-aliens-across-california/ Sanctuary State: ICE Arrests 150 Criminal, Previously Deported Illegal Aliens Across California]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (September 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/09/28/sanctuary-state-ice-arrests-150-criminal-previously-deported-illegal-aliens-across-california/ Sanctuary State: ICE Arrests 150 Criminal, Previously Deported Illegal Aliens Across California]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
*Mejia, Brittny (September 26, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ice-arrests-20180926-story.html ICE arrests 150 immigrants in latest Los Angeles-area operation]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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*Mejia, Brittny (September 26, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ice-arrests-20180926-story.html ICE arrests 150 immigrants in latest Los Angeles-area operation]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
 
*[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/27/150-immigrants-arrested-in-southern-california-operation/ ICE arrests 150 people in L.A.-area immigration operation]. ''The Mercury News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref> 83 in Wisconsin,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/27/150-immigrants-arrested-in-southern-california-operation/ ICE arrests 150 people in L.A.-area immigration operation]. ''The Mercury News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref> 83 in Wisconsin,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-wisconsin-ice-arrests-20180926-story.html 83 arrested by ICE in 14 Wisconsin counties over four days]. ''Chicago Tribune'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 26, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
 
*[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-wisconsin-ice-arrests-20180926-story.html 83 arrested by ICE in 14 Wisconsin counties over four days]. ''Chicago Tribune'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 26, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
 
*Rickert, Chris (September 26, 2018). [https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/ice-says-arrested-in-wisconsin-including-in-dane-county/article_e9d2ba3c-ce93-5cfc-805b-c4d247089378.html ICE says 83 arrested in Wisconsin, including 20 in Dane County]. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
 
*Rickert, Chris (September 26, 2018). [https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/ice-says-arrested-in-wisconsin-including-in-dane-county/article_e9d2ba3c-ce93-5cfc-805b-c4d247089378.html ICE says 83 arrested in Wisconsin, including 20 in Dane County]. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
*Garza, Jesse (September 25, 2018). [https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2018/09/25/ice-says-83-arrested-state-immigration-raids/1426415002/ ICE says 83 arrested in state immigration raids]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref> and 40 in New England.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Garza, Jesse (September 25, 2018). [https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2018/09/25/ice-says-83-arrested-state-immigration-raids/1426415002/ ICE says 83 arrested in state immigration raids]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref> 40 in New England,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Binder, John (September 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/28/ice-arrests-40-illegal-aliens-in-new-england-including-guatemalan-accused-of-strangling-pregnant-woman/ ICE Arrests 40 Illegal Aliens in New England, Including Guatemalan Accused of Strangling Pregnant Woman]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (September 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/28/ice-arrests-40-illegal-aliens-in-new-england-including-guatemalan-accused-of-strangling-pregnant-woman/ ICE Arrests 40 Illegal Aliens in New England, Including Guatemalan Accused of Strangling Pregnant Woman]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
*Szaniszlo, Marie (September 29, 2018). [http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2018/09/ice_sweep_nets_40_including_8_deportees_who_returned_illegally ICE sweep nets 40, including 8 deportees who returned illegally]. ''Boston Herald''. Retrieved September 29, 2018.</ref> On December 7, 2018, ICE announced it had arrested 58 illegal aliens, many of them having criminals records, in New England,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Szaniszlo, Marie (September 29, 2018). [http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2018/09/ice_sweep_nets_40_including_8_deportees_who_returned_illegally ICE sweep nets 40, including 8 deportees who returned illegally]. ''Boston Herald''. Retrieved September 29, 2018.</ref> and 102 in Nevada.<ref>Huang, Mandy (September 29, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/ice-arrests-102-criminal-aliens-in-6-days-in-nevada_2674445.html ICE Arrests 102 Criminal Aliens in 6 Days in Nevada]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 7, 2019.</ref> On December 7, 2018, ICE announced it had arrested 58 illegal aliens, many of them having criminals records, in New England,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Binder, John (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/06/50-illegal-alien-drug-traffickers-3-wanted-for-murder-arrested-in-boston-ice-raid/ 50 Illegal Alien Drug Traffickers, 3 Wanted for Murder, Arrested in Boston ICE Raid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/06/50-illegal-alien-drug-traffickers-3-wanted-for-murder-arrested-in-boston-ice-raid/ 50 Illegal Alien Drug Traffickers, 3 Wanted for Murder, Arrested in Boston ICE Raid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
 
*McDonald, Danny (December 7, 2018). [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/12/06/arrested-new-england-immigration-sweep/nGx9F3N7ERoQPSmFYLgmqK/story.html 58 arrested in New England immigration sweep]. ''The Boston Globe''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
 
*McDonald, Danny (December 7, 2018). [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/12/06/arrested-new-england-immigration-sweep/nGx9F3N7ERoQPSmFYLgmqK/story.html 58 arrested in New England immigration sweep]. ''The Boston Globe''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
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*Spiering, Charlie (August 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/21/richard-grenell-donald-trump-made-nazi-deportation-a-priority/ Richard Grenell: Donald Trump Made Nazi Deportation a Priority]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (August 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/21/richard-grenell-donald-trump-made-nazi-deportation-a-priority/ Richard Grenell: Donald Trump Made Nazi Deportation a Priority]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
*Brown, Benjamin; Fedschun, Travis (August 21, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/21/nazi-labor-camp-guard-caught-by-ice-deported-to-germany-white-house-says.html Nazi labor camp guard caught by ICE, deported to Germany, completing 'difficult task,' Grenell says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
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*Brown, Benjamin; Fedschun, Travis (August 21, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/21/nazi-labor-camp-guard-caught-by-ice-deported-to-germany-white-house-says.html Nazi labor camp guard caught by ICE, deported to Germany, completing 'difficult task,' Grenell says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
 
*Karnitschnig, Matthew (August 21, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/angela-merkel-bows-to-donald-trump-over-nazi-guard-jakiw-palij/ Merkel bows to Trump demand on Nazi guard]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.</ref>
 
*Karnitschnig, Matthew (August 21, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/angela-merkel-bows-to-donald-trump-over-nazi-guard-jakiw-palij/ Merkel bows to Trump demand on Nazi guard]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.</ref>
 
**Between October 2017 and June 2018, ICE arrests rose 17% and deportations rose 9%.<ref>Multiple references:
 
**Between October 2017 and June 2018, ICE arrests rose 17% and deportations rose 9%.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (September 26, 2018). [https://www.cis.org/Arthur/New-TRAC-Report-Shows-Where-ICE-Arrests-Occur New TRAC Report Shows Where ICE Arrests Occur]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, the Border Patrol launched Operating Blazing Sands to crack down on human smuggling on the border with Mexico.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Arthur, Andrew R. (September 26, 2018). [https://www.cis.org/Arthur/New-TRAC-Report-Shows-Where-ICE-Arrests-Occur New TRAC Report Shows Where ICE Arrests Occur]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, the Border Patrol launched Operating Blazing Sands to crack down on human smuggling on the border with Mexico.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Mass, Warren (September 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30188-border-patrol-cracks-down-on-human-smuggling-across-southwest-border Border Patrol Cracks Down on Human Smuggling Across Southwest Border]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (September 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30188-border-patrol-cracks-down-on-human-smuggling-across-southwest-border Border Patrol Cracks Down on Human Smuggling Across Southwest Border]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
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*Morrissey, Kate (September 24, 2018). [https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-blazing-sands-20180924-story.html Border Patrol launches Operation Blazing Sands in California desert]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
 
*Summers, Marivic Cabural (August 28, 2018). [https://usaherald.com/border-patrol-agenst-arrested-u-s-citizens-human-smuggling/ Border Patrol Agents Arrested U.S. Citizens on Charges of Human Smuggling]. ''USA Herald''. Retrieved October 1, 2018.</ref> In Fiscal Year 2018, the number of deportation orders rose five percent from the previous year.<ref name="RecordDeportations"/> By late 2018, ICE was holding a record number migrants in detention,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Summers, Marivic Cabural (August 28, 2018). [https://usaherald.com/border-patrol-agenst-arrested-u-s-citizens-human-smuggling/ Border Patrol Agents Arrested U.S. Citizens on Charges of Human Smuggling]. ''USA Herald''. Retrieved October 1, 2018.</ref> In Fiscal Year 2018, the number of deportation orders rose five percent from the previous year.<ref name="RecordDeportations"/> By late 2018, ICE was holding a record number migrants in detention,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Daugherty, Owen (November 12, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/416257-ice-has-record-number-of-people-detained-report ICE has record number of people in custody: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
 
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*Binder, John (December 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/16/ice-arrests-6-5k-convicted-murderer-sex-offender-illegal-aliens-year/ ICE Arrests 6.5K Convicted Murderer, Sex Offender Illegal Aliens This Year]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (December 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/16/ice-arrests-6-5k-convicted-murderer-sex-offender-illegal-aliens-year/ ICE Arrests 6.5K Convicted Murderer, Sex Offender Illegal Aliens This Year]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
 
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (December 24, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/31009-christmas-gift-from-ice-more-murderers-deported Christmas Gift From ICE: More Murderers Deported]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
 
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (December 24, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/31009-christmas-gift-from-ice-more-murderers-deported Christmas Gift From ICE: More Murderers Deported]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
*Giaritelli, Anna (December 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ice-arrests-of-gang-members-dropped-in-2018 ICE arrests of gang members dropped in 2018]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.</ref>
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*Giaritelli, Anna (December 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ice-arrests-of-gang-members-dropped-in-2018 ICE arrests of gang members dropped in 2018]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 27, 2018.</ref> In the last three months of 2018, deportations again had increased but were still lower than under the Obama Administration.<ref>Radnofsky, Louise (March 21, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-deportations-rise-but-remain-below-peak-in-obama-era-11553198656 U.S. Deportations Rise, but Remain Below Peak in Obama Era]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref>
 
*January 17, 2018—ICE and 17 Florida sheriffs announced a deal allowing the sheriffs to detain illegal immigrants for 48 hours beyond their release date to give ICE extra time to gain custody of them.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*January 17, 2018—ICE and 17 Florida sheriffs announced a deal allowing the sheriffs to detain illegal immigrants for 48 hours beyond their release date to give ICE extra time to gain custody of them.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/19/florida-sheriff-departments-strike-deal-with-federal-officials-to-detain-illegal-immigrants.html Florida sheriff departments strike deal with federal officials to detain illegal immigrants]. ''Fox News''. January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/19/florida-sheriff-departments-strike-deal-with-federal-officials-to-detain-illegal-immigrants.html Florida sheriff departments strike deal with federal officials to detain illegal immigrants]. ''Fox News''. January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Caldwell, Alicia A. (January 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-deal-to-detain-illegal-immigrants-gains-sheriffs-support-1516309673 Florida Deal to Detain Illegal Immigrants Gains Sheriffs’ Support]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Caldwell, Alicia A. (January 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-deal-to-detain-illegal-immigrants-gains-sheriffs-support-1516309673 Florida Deal to Detain Illegal Immigrants Gains Sheriffs’ Support]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/17/ice-strikes-deal-florida-sheriffs-hold-illegal-imm/ ICE strikes deal with Florida sheriffs to hold illegal immigrants]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/17/ice-strikes-deal-florida-sheriffs-hold-illegal-imm/ ICE strikes deal with Florida sheriffs to hold illegal immigrants]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
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*Munro, Neil (April 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/03/jeff-sessions-reforms-immigration-courts/ AG Jeff Sessions Reforms Immigration Courts to End ‘Catch and Release’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (April 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/03/jeff-sessions-reforms-immigration-courts/ AG Jeff Sessions Reforms Immigration Courts to End ‘Catch and Release’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Meckler, Laura (April 2, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/immigration-judges-face-new-quotas-in-bid-to-speed-deportations-1522696158 New Quotas for Immigration Judges as Trump Administration Seeks Faster Deportations]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Meckler, Laura (April 2, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/immigration-judges-face-new-quotas-in-bid-to-speed-deportations-1522696158 New Quotas for Immigration Judges as Trump Administration Seeks Faster Deportations]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
*Miles, Frank (April 2, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/02/trump-justice-department-sets-up-quotas-on-immigration-judges-to-speed-up-deportations.html Trump Justice Department sets up quotas on immigration judges to speed up deportations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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*Miles, Frank (April 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/02/trump-justice-department-sets-up-quotas-on-immigration-judges-to-speed-up-deportations.html Trump Justice Department sets up quotas on immigration judges to speed up deportations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Farivar, Masood; Schwartz, Ken (April 2, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/justice-department-quota-immigration-judges-wall-street-journal/4329821.html US Justice Department Introduces Quota for Immigration Judges to Clear Cases]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Farivar, Masood; Schwartz, Ken (April 2, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/justice-department-quota-immigration-judges-wall-street-journal/4329821.html US Justice Department Introduces Quota for Immigration Judges to Clear Cases]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Downs, Ray (April 2, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Justice-Dept-to-require-judges-meet-annual-quota-in-immigration-cases/7331522716469/ Justice Dept. to require judges meet annual 'quota' in immigration cases]. ''UPI''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Downs, Ray (April 2, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Justice-Dept-to-require-judges-meet-annual-quota-in-immigration-cases/7331522716469/ Justice Dept. to require judges meet annual 'quota' in immigration cases]. ''UPI''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Rose, Joel (April 3, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/04/03/599158232/justice-department-rolls-out-quotas-for-immigration-judges Justice Department Rolls Out Quotas For Immigration Judges]. ''NPR''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Rose, Joel (April 3, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/04/03/599158232/justice-department-rolls-out-quotas-for-immigration-judges Justice Department Rolls Out Quotas For Immigration Judges]. ''NPR''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43623919 US immigration judges told to process 700 cases a year]. ''BBC News''. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref>
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*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43623919 US immigration judges told to process 700 cases a year]. ''BBC News''. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref>
 
*April 6, 2018—Attorney General Sessions issued a memo ordering federal prosecutors working near the U.S.–Mexico border to adopt a "zero tolerance policy" toward illegals, prosecuting every case that the DHS refers to the DOJ rather than selectively prosecuting, as well as prosecuting illegals "to the extent practicable."<ref>Multiple references:
 
*April 6, 2018—Attorney General Sessions issued a memo ordering federal prosecutors working near the U.S.–Mexico border to adopt a "zero tolerance policy" toward illegals, prosecuting every case that the DHS refers to the DOJ rather than selectively prosecuting, as well as prosecuting illegals "to the extent practicable."<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/06/justice-department-announces-zero-tolerance-policy-on-illegal-border-crossings.html Justice Department announces 'zero-tolerance' policy on illegal border crossings]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/06/justice-department-announces-zero-tolerance-policy-on-illegal-border-crossings.html Justice Department announces 'zero-tolerance' policy on illegal border crossings]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (April 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/6/feds-announce-zero-tolerance-illegal-immigration/ Feds announce ‘zero tolerance’ policy for illegal immigration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (April 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/6/feds-announce-zero-tolerance-illegal-immigration/ Feds announce ‘zero tolerance’ policy for illegal immigration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Mason, Ian (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/zero-tolerance-jeff-sessions-issues-new-memo-forbidding-leniency-at-the-border/ ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Illegals, Says Jeff Sessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Mason, Ian (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/zero-tolerance-jeff-sessions-issues-new-memo-forbidding-leniency-at-the-border/ ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Illegals, Says Jeff Sessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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*Lynch, Sarah N.; Rosenberg, Mica (April 6, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration/u-s-attorney-general-renews-calls-to-prosecute-first-time-border-crossers-idUSKCN1HD2VM U.S. attorney general renews calls to prosecute first-time border crossers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Lynch, Sarah N.; Rosenberg, Mica (April 6, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration/u-s-attorney-general-renews-calls-to-prosecute-first-time-border-crossers-idUSKCN1HD2VM U.S. attorney general renews calls to prosecute first-time border crossers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/report-trumps-zero-tolerance-policy-deterring-foreign-nationals-from-entering-u-s-illegally/ Report: Trump’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ Deterring Foreign Nationals from Entering U.S. Illegally]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/report-trumps-zero-tolerance-policy-deterring-foreign-nationals-from-entering-u-s-illegally/ Report: Trump’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ Deterring Foreign Nationals from Entering U.S. Illegally]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (June 19, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/19/what-trumps-zero-tolerance-immigration-policy-means-for-children-separated-from-families-at-border.html What Trump's 'zero-tolerance' immigration policy means for children separated from families at border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> On May 7, 2018, AG Sessions announced that the DOJ, along with the DHS, would implement the "zero tolerance" policy and prosecute every illegal for entering the country,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (June 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/19/what-trumps-zero-tolerance-immigration-policy-means-for-children-separated-from-families-at-border.html What Trump's 'zero-tolerance' immigration policy means for children separated from families at border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
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*Smith, Lamar (June 20, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/06/20/president-trump-zero-tolerance-immigration-policy-is-not-anti-immigrant-column/1434667001/ President Trump's 'zero tolerance' immigration policy isn't anti-immigrant]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 21, 2019.</ref> On May 7, 2018, AG Sessions announced that the DOJ, along with the DHS, would implement the "zero tolerance" policy and prosecute every illegal for entering the country,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Uria, Daniel (May 7, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Sessions-100-percent-who-enter-US-illegally-will-be-prosecuted/7611525712880/ Sessions: '100 percent' who enter U.S. illegally will be prosecuted]. ''UPI''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Uria, Daniel (May 7, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Sessions-100-percent-who-enter-US-illegally-will-be-prosecuted/7611525712880/ Sessions: '100 percent' who enter U.S. illegally will be prosecuted]. ''UPI''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/7/dhs-push-criminal-charges-against-all-border-jumpe/ DHS to push for criminal charges against all border jumpers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/7/dhs-push-criminal-charges-against-all-border-jumpe/ DHS to push for criminal charges against all border jumpers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
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*[https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cnsnewscom-staff/attorney-general-session-if-you-cross-southwest-border-unlawfully-then Attorney General Sessions: ‘If You Cross the Southwest Border Unlawfully, Then We Will Prosecute You’]. ''CNS News''. June 11, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> along with prosecuting illegals bringing their children with human smuggling.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*[https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cnsnewscom-staff/attorney-general-session-if-you-cross-southwest-border-unlawfully-then Attorney General Sessions: ‘If You Cross the Southwest Border Unlawfully, Then We Will Prosecute You’]. ''CNS News''. June 11, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> along with prosecuting illegals bringing their children with human smuggling.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Horwitz, Sari; Sacchetti, Maria (May 7, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/05/07/us-attorney-general-jeff-sessions-vows-prosecute-all-illegal-border-cr/ Attorney General Jeff Sessions vows to prosecute all illegal border crossers and separate children from their parents]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Horwitz, Sari; Sacchetti, Maria (May 7, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/05/07/us-attorney-general-jeff-sessions-vows-prosecute-all-illegal-border-cr/ Attorney General Jeff Sessions vows to prosecute all illegal border crossers and separate children from their parents]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (May 7, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/07/sessions-says-all-illegal-border-crossers-will-be-prosecuted-children-may-be-separated-from-parents.html Sessions says all illegal border crossers will be prosecuted; children may be separated from parents]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
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*Chamberlain, Samuel (May 7, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/07/sessions-says-all-illegal-border-crossers-will-be-prosecuted-children-may-be-separated-from-parents.html Sessions says all illegal border crossers will be prosecuted; children may be separated from parents]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (May 8, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29007-sessions-warns-illegal-borders-crossers-not-to-smuggle-children-who-may-be-separated-from-them Sessions Warns Illegal Borders Crossers Not to Smuggle Children, Who May Be Separated From Them]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (May 8, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29007-sessions-warns-illegal-borders-crossers-not-to-smuggle-children-who-may-be-separated-from-them Sessions Warns Illegal Borders Crossers Not to Smuggle Children, Who May Be Separated From Them]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*McEntee, Jennifer; Rosenberg, Mica (May 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-children/u-s-cements-plans-to-separate-families-crossing-border-illegally-idUSKBN1I82AB U.S. says it will separate families crossing border illegally]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*McEntee, Jennifer; Rosenberg, Mica (May 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-children/u-s-cements-plans-to-separate-families-crossing-border-illegally-idUSKBN1I82AB U.S. says it will separate families crossing border illegally]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
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*Greenwood, Max (June 7, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/391268-ice-to-transfer-1600-detainees-to-federal-prisons ICE to transfer 1,600 detainees to federal prisons]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
 
*Greenwood, Max (June 7, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/391268-ice-to-transfer-1600-detainees-to-federal-prisons ICE to transfer 1,600 detainees to federal prisons]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
 
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*Parke, Caleb (June 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/09/1000-illegal-immigrants-bused-to-california-federal-prison-for-detention.html 1,000 illegal immigrants bused to California federal prison for detention]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
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*Parke, Caleb (June 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/09/1000-illegal-immigrants-bused-to-california-federal-prison-for-detention.html 1,000 illegal immigrants bused to California federal prison for detention]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
 
*Reinhard, Beth (June 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-prison-population-expected-to-grow-under-trump-1496953721 Federal Prison Population Expected to Grow Under Trump]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.</ref> Illegal border crossings fell 18% in June 2018, something which the DHS attributed to the zero-tolerance policy acting as a deterrent.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Reinhard, Beth (June 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-prison-population-expected-to-grow-under-trump-1496953721 Federal Prison Population Expected to Grow Under Trump]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.</ref> Illegal border crossings fell 18% in June 2018, something which the DHS attributed to the zero-tolerance policy acting as a deterrent.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pappas, Alex (July 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/05/dhs-touts-drop-in-border-crossings-amid-zero-tolerance-push.html DHS touts drop in border crossings amid ‘zero tolerance’ push]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
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*Pappas, Alex (July 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/05/dhs-touts-drop-in-border-crossings-amid-zero-tolerance-push.html DHS touts drop in border crossings amid ‘zero tolerance’ push]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
 
*Price, Bob (July 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/07/05/illegal-border-crosser-arrests-down-18-percent-amid-zero-tolerance/ Illegal Border Crosser Arrests Down 18 Percent amid ‘Zero Tolerance’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
 
*Price, Bob (July 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/07/05/illegal-border-crosser-arrests-down-18-percent-amid-zero-tolerance/ Illegal Border Crosser Arrests Down 18 Percent amid ‘Zero Tolerance’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (July 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dhs-zero-tolerance-policy-large-drop-border-apprehensions DHS: Zero tolerance policy led to a large drop in illegal border traffic]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (July 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dhs-zero-tolerance-policy-large-drop-border-apprehensions DHS: Zero tolerance policy led to a large drop in illegal border traffic]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
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*May 2, 2018—The DOJ sent 35 assistant U.S. attorneys and 18 immigration judges to the border to help process asylum claims quickly.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*May 2, 2018—The DOJ sent 35 assistant U.S. attorneys and 18 immigration judges to the border to help process asylum claims quickly.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Mason, Ian (May 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/02/ag-sessions-sends-more-judges-prosecutors-the-border/ AG Sessions Sends 18 Judges, 35 Prosecutors to the Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Mason, Ian (May 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/02/ag-sessions-sends-more-judges-prosecutors-the-border/ AG Sessions Sends 18 Judges, 35 Prosecutors to the Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel; Lajeunesse, William (May 2, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/02/sessions-sends-more-immigration-judges-prosecutors-to-border-tells-caravan-people-should-wait-their-turn.html Sessions sends more immigration judges, prosecutors to border; tells caravan: 'People should wait their turn']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
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*Chamberlain, Samuel; Lajeunesse, William (May 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/02/sessions-sends-more-immigration-judges-prosecutors-to-border-tells-caravan-people-should-wait-their-turn.html Sessions sends more immigration judges, prosecutors to border; tells caravan: 'People should wait their turn']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Bernal, Rafael (May 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/385904-sessions-sends-judges-attorneys-to-border-to-deal-with-caravan Sessions sends judges, attorneys to border to deal with ‘caravan’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Bernal, Rafael (May 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/385904-sessions-sends-judges-attorneys-to-border-to-deal-with-caravan Sessions sends judges, attorneys to border to deal with ‘caravan’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (May 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/2/doj-35-lawyers-18-judges-border-stop-caravan/ DOJ sends 35 lawyers, 18 judges to border to stop illegal immigrant caravan]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (May 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/2/doj-35-lawyers-18-judges-border-stop-caravan/ DOJ sends 35 lawyers, 18 judges to border to stop illegal immigrant caravan]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
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*Munro, Neil (August 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/22/dhs-ending-giant-administrative-closure-amnesty/ DHS Ending Giant ‘Administrative Closure’ Amnesty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (August 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/22/dhs-ending-giant-administrative-closure-amnesty/ DHS Ending Giant ‘Administrative Closure’ Amnesty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
*O'Reilly, Andrew (August 20, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/20/ice-lawyers-looking-to-reopen-thousands-closed-deportation-cases.html ICE lawyers looking to reopen thousands of closed deportation cases]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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*O'Reilly, Andrew (August 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/20/ice-lawyers-looking-to-reopen-thousands-closed-deportation-cases.html ICE lawyers looking to reopen thousands of closed deportation cases]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
*Ulloa, Jazmine (August 17, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-sessions-deportation-cases-20180817-story.html Federal immigration lawyers have asked to reactivate thousands of closed deportation cases]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
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*Ulloa, Jazmine (August 17, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-sessions-deportation-cases-20180817-story.html Federal immigration lawyers have asked to reactivate thousands of closed deportation cases]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
 
*Keller, Megan (August 16, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/402120-ice-is-seeking-to-restart-deportation-cases-for-people-arrested-or ICE seeking to restart deportation cases for immigrants arrested or convicted of a crime: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
 
*Keller, Megan (August 16, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/402120-ice-is-seeking-to-restart-deportation-cases-for-people-arrested-or ICE seeking to restart deportation cases for immigrants arrested or convicted of a crime: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
 
*[https://www.numbersusa.com/news/report-ice-reopening-deportation-cases-suspended-under-obamaReport: ICE Reopening Deportation Cases Suspended Under Obama]. ''NumbersUSA''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref>
 
*[https://www.numbersusa.com/news/report-ice-reopening-deportation-cases-suspended-under-obamaReport: ICE Reopening Deportation Cases Suspended Under Obama]. ''NumbersUSA''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref>
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*Spiering, Charlie (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-to-stop-separating-families/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Stop Separating Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-to-stop-separating-families/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Stop Separating Families]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/06/20/trump-migration-eo-prosecute-challenge-flores-loophole/ Trump’s Migration E.O: Prosecute Migrants and Challenge ‘Flores’ Loophole]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/06/20/trump-migration-eo-prosecute-challenge-flores-loophole/ Trump’s Migration E.O: Prosecute Migrants and Challenge ‘Flores’ Loophole]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Roberts, John; O'Reilly, Andrew (June 20, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/trump-signs-executive-order-to-stop-family-separations-at-border.html Trump signs executive order to stop family separations at border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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*Roberts, John; O'Reilly, Andrew (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/trump-signs-executive-order-to-stop-family-separations-at-border.html Trump signs executive order to stop family separations at border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Radnofsky, Louise; Hughes, Siobhan; Gurman, Sadie (June 20, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-pledges-to-order-end-of-immigrant-family-separations-1529511546 Trump Retreats After Fury Over Border Separations]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Radnofsky, Louise; Hughes, Siobhan; Gurman, Sadie (June 20, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-pledges-to-order-end-of-immigrant-family-separations-1529511546 Trump Retreats After Fury Over Border Separations]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen; Boyer, Dave (June 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/20/trump-says-sign-something-stop-family-separation/ Trump executive order ends family separations, locks in zero-tolerance policy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen; Boyer, Dave (June 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/20/trump-says-sign-something-stop-family-separation/ Trump executive order ends family separations, locks in zero-tolerance policy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/pollak-executive-order-on-illegal-alien-families-is-the-ultimate-cave/ Pollak: Trump’s Executive Order on Illegal Alien Families Is a Risky Retreat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/pollak-executive-order-on-illegal-alien-families-is-the-ultimate-cave/ Pollak: Trump’s Executive Order on Illegal Alien Families Is a Risky Retreat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (June 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/21/blue-state-blues-its-wall-or-nothing-now/ Blue State Blues: It’s Wall or Nothing, Now]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (June 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/21/blue-state-blues-its-wall-or-nothing-now/ Blue State Blues: It’s Wall or Nothing, Now]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
*Byas, Steve (June 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29325-republicans-respond-to-national-furor-on-border-separations Republicans Respond to National Furor on Border Separations]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> and it directed the Justice Department to challenge a 2015 court settlement that required the federal government to release illegal migrants with children.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (June 20, 2015). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/20/donald-trump-orders-jeff-sessions-challenge-flores/ Trump orders Sessions to challenge the 'Flores' family-immigration policy in court]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.<br>See also:
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*Byas, Steve (June 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29325-republicans-respond-to-national-furor-on-border-separations Republicans Respond to National Furor on Border Separations]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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*Llorente, Elizabeth (June 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/years-of-backlash-obama-policy-on-illegal-immigrants-children-was-also-slammed-by-critics Years of backlash: Obama policy on illegal immigrants' children was also slammed by critics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 26, 2019.</ref> and it directed the Justice Department to challenge a 2015 court settlement that required the federal government to release illegal migrants with children.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (June 20, 2015). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/20/donald-trump-orders-jeff-sessions-challenge-flores/ Trump orders Sessions to challenge the 'Flores' family-immigration policy in court]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.<br>See also:
 
*Mason, Ian (June 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/21/doj-asks-court-to-let-them-keep-border-crossing-families-together/ DOJ Asks Court to Let Them Keep Border Crossing Families Together]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
 
*Mason, Ian (June 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/21/doj-asks-court-to-let-them-keep-border-crossing-families-together/ DOJ Asks Court to Let Them Keep Border Crossing Families Together]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
*Dedaj, Paulina (June 21, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/21/department-justice-files-flores-agreement-modification-to-fall-in-line-with-trump-executive-order.html Department of Justice files Flores Agreement modification to fall in line with Trump executive order]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
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*Dedaj, Paulina (June 21, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/21/department-justice-files-flores-agreement-modification-to-fall-in-line-with-trump-executive-order.html Department of Justice files Flores Agreement modification to fall in line with Trump executive order]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
 
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-court/trump-seeks-to-ease-limits-on-child-immigrant-detentions-idUSKBN1JH2XF Trump seeks to ease limits on child immigrant detentions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
 
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-court/trump-seeks-to-ease-limits-on-child-immigrant-detentions-idUSKBN1JH2XF Trump seeks to ease limits on child immigrant detentions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
 
*Manchester, Julia (June 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/administration/393515-doj-files-request-to-modify-the-flores-agreement DOJ files request to modify Flores settlement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> In a court filing on June 29, 2018, the DOJ announced a new policy where it would seek to detain illegal migrant families indefinitely,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Manchester, Julia (June 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/administration/393515-doj-files-request-to-modify-the-flores-agreement DOJ files request to modify Flores settlement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> In a court filing on June 29, 2018, the DOJ announced a new policy where it would seek to detain illegal migrant families indefinitely,<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-sessions/u-s-attorney-general-issues-order-to-speed-up-immigrant-deportations-idUSKBN1L2021 U.S. attorney general issues order to speed up immigrant deportations]. ''Reuters''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
 
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-sessions/u-s-attorney-general-issues-order-to-speed-up-immigrant-deportations-idUSKBN1L2021 U.S. attorney general issues order to speed up immigrant deportations]. ''Reuters''. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/attorney-general-sessions-order-speed-immigration-cases/4532505.html Attorney General Sessions’ Order to Speed Immigration Cases]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/attorney-general-sessions-order-speed-immigration-cases/4532505.html Attorney General Sessions’ Order to Speed Immigration Cases]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
*[http://www.oann.com/ag-jeff-sessions-issues-order-to-help-speed-up-deportation-process/ AG Jeff Sessions Issues Order To Help Speed Up Deportation Process]. ''One America News Network''. August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
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*[https://www.oann.com/ag-jeff-sessions-issues-order-to-help-speed-up-deportation-process/ AG Jeff Sessions Issues Order To Help Speed Up Deportation Process]. ''One America News Network''. August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
 
See also:
 
See also:
*[http://video.foxnews.com/v/5823438654001/?#sp=show-clips Jeff Sessions issues order to speed up deportations]. ''Fox News Video''. August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref>
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*[https://video.foxnews.com/v/5823438654001/?#sp=show-clips Jeff Sessions issues order to speed up deportations]. ''Fox News Video''. August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref>
 
*September 19, 2018—Attorney General Sessions placed new limits on the ability of immigration judges to dismiss deportation cases.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*September 19, 2018—Attorney General Sessions placed new limits on the ability of immigration judges to dismiss deportation cases.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Bowden, John (September 20, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/407560-sessions-limits-ability-of-judges-to-dismiss-deportation-cases Sessions limits ability of judges to dismiss deportation cases]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
 
*Bowden, John (September 20, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/407560-sessions-limits-ability-of-judges-to-dismiss-deportation-cases Sessions limits ability of judges to dismiss deportation cases]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
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*Kirkwood, R. Cort (November 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30768-anti-trump-narrative-collapses-obama-gassed-pepper-sprayed-illegals-more-than-500-times Anti-Trump Narrative Collapses: Obama Gassed, Pepper Sprayed Illegals More Than 500 Times]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
 
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (November 28, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30768-anti-trump-narrative-collapses-obama-gassed-pepper-sprayed-illegals-more-than-500-times Anti-Trump Narrative Collapses: Obama Gassed, Pepper Sprayed Illegals More Than 500 Times]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
 
*Flood, Brian (November 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mainstream-media-hyperventilates-over-tear-gas-under-trump-but-largely-ignored-it-during-obama-era Mainstream media hyperventilates over tear gas under Trump, but largely ignored it during Obama era]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
 
*Flood, Brian (November 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mainstream-media-hyperventilates-over-tear-gas-under-trump-but-largely-ignored-it-during-obama-era Mainstream media hyperventilates over tear gas under Trump, but largely ignored it during Obama era]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
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*Burke, Michael (March 5, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/news/432609-border-agents-using-firearms-less-often-report Border agents using firearms less often: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
 
President Trump's reaction:
 
President Trump's reaction:
 
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (November 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30716-migrants-plan-stampede-trump-says-he-ll-close-the-border Migrants Plan Stampede; Trump Says He’ll Close the Border]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
 
*Kirkwood, R. Cort (November 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30716-migrants-plan-stampede-trump-says-he-ll-close-the-border Migrants Plan Stampede; Trump Says He’ll Close the Border]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
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*April 4, 2018—President Trump signed an order deploying [[National Guard]] soldiers in order to secure the border and assist border patrol agents.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*April 4, 2018—President Trump signed an order deploying [[National Guard]] soldiers in order to secure the border and assist border patrol agents.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (April 4, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/04/trump-signs-proclamation-sending-national-guard-to-mexico-border-immediately.html Trump signs proclamation sending National Guard to Mexico border immediately]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (April 4, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/04/trump-signs-proclamation-sending-national-guard-to-mexico-border-immediately.html Trump signs proclamation sending National Guard to Mexico border immediately]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (April 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/4/trump-sign-order-deploying-national-guard-border/ Trump orders troops to border in push for security]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (April 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/4/trump-sign-order-deploying-national-guard-border/ Trump orders troops to border in push for security]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Samuels, Brett (April 4, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/381728-trump-signs-off-on-memo-to-send-national-guard-to-southern-border Trump signs off on memo to send National Guard to southern border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Samuels, Brett (April 4, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/381728-trump-signs-off-on-memo-to-send-national-guard-to-southern-border Trump signs off on memo to send National Guard to southern border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Moons, Michelle (April 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/04/president-trump-sending-national-guard-troops-border/ President Trump to Send National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Moons, Michelle (April 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/04/president-trump-sending-national-guard-troops-border/ President Trump to Send National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Meckler, Laura; Lubold, Gordon; Caldwell, Alicia A. (April 4, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-sign-proclamation-sending-national-guard-troops-to-border-regions-1522871401 Trump Administration Unveils Plans to Send National Guard Troops, Build Base Walls Near U.S.-Mexico Border]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Meckler, Laura; Lubold, Gordon; Caldwell, Alicia A. (April 4, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-sign-proclamation-sending-national-guard-troops-to-border-regions-1522871401 Trump Administration Unveils Plans to Send National Guard Troops, Build Base Walls Near U.S.-Mexico Border]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
The National Guard's intended roll in the deployment:
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The National Guard's intended role in the deployment:
*Lajeunesse, William (April 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/05/national-guard-will-only-play-supporting-role-to-agents-at-border.html National Guard will only play supporting role to agents at the border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Lajeunesse, William (April 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/05/national-guard-will-only-play-supporting-role-to-agents-at-border.html National Guard will only play supporting role to agents at the border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (April 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/16/national-guard-armed-border-banned-enforcement/ National Guard could be armed at border — but troops banned from enforcing laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (April 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/16/national-guard-armed-border-banned-enforcement/ National Guard could be armed at border — but troops banned from enforcing laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
 
President Trump's action was not unprecedented, as Presidents Bush II and Obama also deployed the National Guard to the border during their terms:
 
President Trump's action was not unprecedented, as Presidents Bush II and Obama also deployed the National Guard to the border during their terms:
*Earl, Jennifer (April 3, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/03/trump-would-not-be-first-president-to-send-national-guard-soldiers-to-us-mexico-border.html Trump would not be first president to send National Guard soldiers to US-Mexico border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Earl, Jennifer (April 3, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/03/trump-would-not-be-first-president-to-send-national-guard-soldiers-to-us-mexico-border.html Trump would not be first president to send National Guard soldiers to US-Mexico border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Cummings, William (April 5, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/04/05/history-troop-deployments-mexico-us-border/491317002/ Trump is not the first president to deploy the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Cummings, William (April 5, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/04/05/history-troop-deployments-mexico-us-border/491317002/ Trump is not the first president to deploy the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
*Spagat, Elliot (April 6, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/06/guards-last-border-deployments-offer-clues-to-future.html Guard's last border deployments offer clues to the future]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Spagat, Elliot (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/06/guards-last-border-deployments-offer-clues-to-future.html Guard's last border deployments offer clues to the future]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
See also:
 
See also:
 
*Moons, Michelle (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/trump-administration-will-send-as-many-national-guard-members-as-it-takes-to-secure-the-southern-border/ Trump Administration Will Send ‘As Many’ National Guard Members ‘As It Takes’ to Secure the Southern Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> The Department of Defense quickly took steps to deploy National Guard troops,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Moons, Michelle (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/trump-administration-will-send-as-many-national-guard-members-as-it-takes-to-secure-the-southern-border/ Trump Administration Will Send ‘As Many’ National Guard Members ‘As It Takes’ to Secure the Southern Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> The Department of Defense quickly took steps to deploy National Guard troops,<ref>Multiple references:
*Pappas, Alex (April 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/05/pentagon-establishes-247-operation-after-trump-orders-military-to-mexico-border.html Pentagon establishes 24/7 operation after Trump orders military to Mexico border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Pappas, Alex (April 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/05/pentagon-establishes-247-operation-after-trump-orders-military-to-mexico-border.html Pentagon establishes 24/7 operation after Trump orders military to Mexico border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Wong, Kristina (April 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/05/pentagon-stands-border-security-cell-support-trumps/ Pentagon Stands Up Border Security Cell to Implement Trump’s National Guard Plan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> and Secretary of Defense [[James Mattis]] signed an order on April 6, 2018, to approve funding for up to 4,000 troops.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Wong, Kristina (April 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/05/pentagon-stands-border-security-cell-support-trumps/ Pentagon Stands Up Border Security Cell to Implement Trump’s National Guard Plan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> and Secretary of Defense [[James Mattis]] signed an order on April 6, 2018, to approve funding for up to 4,000 troops.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Mitchell, Ellen (April 6, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/382066-mattis-approves-sending-4000-national-guard-troops-to-border Mattis approves sending 4,000 National Guard troops to border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Mitchell, Ellen (April 6, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/382066-mattis-approves-sending-4000-national-guard-troops-to-border Mattis approves sending 4,000 National Guard troops to border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/07/us-mexico-border-national-guard-pentagon-spending-approved Pentagon approves 4,000 national guard troops for US-Mexico border]. ''The Guardian'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 7, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/07/us-mexico-border-national-guard-pentagon-spending-approved Pentagon approves 4,000 national guard troops for US-Mexico border]. ''The Guardian'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 7, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
 
*Chamberlain, Ken (April 7, 2018). [https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/04/07/national-guard-troops-head-to-the-border-paid-for-by-the-pentagon/ National Guard troops head to the border, paid for by the Pentagon]. ''ArmyTimes''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> By May 9, 2018, the CBP announced that because of the National Guard troops it had apprehended 1,600 additional illegals and turned back an additional 451.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Chamberlain, Ken (April 7, 2018). [https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/04/07/national-guard-troops-head-to-the-border-paid-for-by-the-pentagon/ National Guard troops head to the border, paid for by the Pentagon]. ''ArmyTimes''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> By May 9, 2018, the CBP announced that because of the National Guard troops it had apprehended 1,600 additional illegals and turned back an additional 451.<ref>Multiple references:
*Betz, Bradford (May 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/05/10/national-guard-making-impact-at-us-mexico-line-customs-and-border-protection-agency-says.html National Guard making impact at US-Mexico line, Customs and Border Protection agency says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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*Betz, Bradford (May 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/05/10/national-guard-making-impact-at-us-mexico-line-customs-and-border-protection-agency-says.html National Guard making impact at US-Mexico line, Customs and Border Protection agency says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (May 10, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29031-national-guard-supports-border-patrol-s-apprehension-of-1-600-illegal-migrants National Guard Supports Border Patrol’s Apprehension of 1,600 Illegal Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (May 10, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29031-national-guard-supports-border-patrol-s-apprehension-of-1-600-illegal-migrants National Guard Supports Border Patrol’s Apprehension of 1,600 Illegal Migrants]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 
*Price, Bob (May 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/05/10/national-guard-helps-turn-back-450-migrants-along-u-s-border-say-feds/ National Guard Helps Turn Back 450 Migrants Along U.S. Border, Say Feds]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 
*Price, Bob (May 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/05/10/national-guard-helps-turn-back-450-migrants-along-u-s-border-say-feds/ National Guard Helps Turn Back 450 Migrants Along U.S. Border, Say Feds]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (May 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/border-deployment-leads-to-arrest-of-1-600-more-illegal-immigrants Border deployment leads to arrest of 1,600 more illegal immigrants]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (May 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/border-deployment-leads-to-arrest-of-1-600-more-illegal-immigrants Border deployment leads to arrest of 1,600 more illegal immigrants]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
*Perez, Chris (May 9, 2018). [https://nypost.com/2018/05/09/national-guard-troops-have-reportedly-caught-1500-people-at-the-border/ National Guard troops have reportedly caught 1,600 people at the border]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref> The Pentagon announced on August 31, 2018, that Secretary Mattis had authorized up to 4,000 National Guard troops to remain at the border through September 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Perez, Chris (May 9, 2018). [https://nypost.com/2018/05/09/national-guard-troops-have-reportedly-caught-1500-people-at-the-border/ National Guard troops have reportedly caught 1,600 people at the border]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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More on the National Guard's work:
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*Sonne, Paul (February 17, 2019). [https://www.stripes.com/news/us/stocking-shelves-and-clearing-brush-national-guardsmen-serve-on-border-amid-political-heat-1.569035 Stocking shelves and clearing brush, National Guardsmen serve on border amid political heat]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from ''The Washington Post''). Retrieved February 18, 2019.</ref> The Pentagon announced on August 31, 2018, that Secretary Mattis had authorized up to 4,000 National Guard troops to remain at the border through September 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Racke, Will (August 31, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/08/31/mattis-national-guard-troops-border/ Mattis Authorizes National Guard Troops to Stay on the Border for Another Year]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
 
*Racke, Will (August 31, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/08/31/mattis-national-guard-troops-border/ Mattis Authorizes National Guard Troops to Stay on the Border for Another Year]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
 
*Mitchell, Ellen (August 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/404618-mattis-extends-troop-border-deployment-through-september-2019 Mattis extends troop border deployment through September 2019]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
 
*Mitchell, Ellen (August 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/404618-mattis-extends-troop-border-deployment-through-september-2019 Mattis extends troop border deployment through September 2019]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
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*Bastasch, Michael (November 9, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/11/09/illegal-alien-arrests-interior-department/ Illegal Alien Arrests Jump 4,000 Percent on Federal Border Lands]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
 
*Bastasch, Michael (November 9, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/11/09/illegal-alien-arrests-interior-department/ Illegal Alien Arrests Jump 4,000 Percent on Federal Border Lands]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
 
*Bedard, Paul (November 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/4-000-surge-in-arrests-of-illegal-immigrants-in-u-s-parks-along-border '4,000% surge' in arrests of illegal immigrants in U.S. parks along border]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
 
*Bedard, Paul (November 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/4-000-surge-in-arrests-of-illegal-immigrants-in-u-s-parks-along-border '4,000% surge' in arrests of illegal immigrants in U.S. parks along border]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
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One year later, the department had doubled the number of its officers deployed to the border:
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*Green, Miranda (May 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/443727-interiors-border-surge-puts-more-officers-in-unfamiliar-role Interior's border surge puts more officers in unfamiliar role]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
 
See also:
 
See also:
 
*Green, Miranda (June 3, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/390257-zinke-cites-environmental-disaster-in-sending-park-police-to-border Zinke cites ‘environmental disaster’ in sending park police to border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
 
*Green, Miranda (June 3, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/390257-zinke-cites-environmental-disaster-in-sending-park-police-to-border Zinke cites ‘environmental disaster’ in sending park police to border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
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*Wong, Kristina (November 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/02/marines-headed-southwestern-border-ahead-migrant-caravan/ Marines Headed to Southwest Border Ahead of Migrant Caravan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
 
*Wong, Kristina (November 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/02/marines-headed-southwestern-border-ahead-migrant-caravan/ Marines Headed to Southwest Border Ahead of Migrant Caravan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
 
*Youssef, Nancy A.; Caldwell, Alicia A. (November 2, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/troops-deploy-to-parts-of-border-where-migrant-caravans-are-deemed-most-likely-to-go-1541160003 Troops Deploy to Parts of Border Where Migrant Caravans Are Deemed Most Likely to Go]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
 
*Youssef, Nancy A.; Caldwell, Alicia A. (November 2, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/troops-deploy-to-parts-of-border-where-migrant-caravans-are-deemed-most-likely-to-go-1541160003 Troops Deploy to Parts of Border Where Migrant Caravans Are Deemed Most Likely to Go]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
*Ortiz, Ildefonso; Darby, Brandon (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/border/2018/11/03/photos-u-s-military-troops-gear-up-at-international-bridges-ahead-of-migrant-caravan/ PHOTOS: U.S. Military Troops Reinforce International Bridge Ahead of Migrant Caravan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref> The soldiers immediately went to work securing the border and put up several miles of razor wire on existing border barriers.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Ortiz, Ildefonso; Darby, Brandon (November 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/border/2018/11/03/photos-u-s-military-troops-gear-up-at-international-bridges-ahead-of-migrant-caravan/ PHOTOS: U.S. Military Troops Reinforce International Bridge Ahead of Migrant Caravan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref> The soldiers immediately went to work securing the border and put up several miles of razor wire on existing border barriers.<ref name="TroopsBarbedWire">Multiple references:
 
*Darrah, Nicole (November 4, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-troops-seen-setting-up-barbed-wire-near-mexico-border US troops seen setting up barbed wire near Mexico border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
 
*Darrah, Nicole (November 4, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-troops-seen-setting-up-barbed-wire-near-mexico-border US troops seen setting up barbed wire near Mexico border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
 
*Keller, Megan (November 4, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/414786-us-troops-lay-barbed-wire-along-texas-side-of-border-report US troops lay barbed wire along Texas side of border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
 
*Keller, Megan (November 4, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/414786-us-troops-lay-barbed-wire-along-texas-side-of-border-report US troops lay barbed wire along Texas side of border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
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*Sanchez, Luis (March 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/381097-border-control-clarifies-that-replacement-fence-is-part-of-trumps US border control: 'Construction of the border wall is underway']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Sanchez, Luis (March 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/381097-border-control-clarifies-that-replacement-fence-is-part-of-trumps US border control: 'Construction of the border wall is underway']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Lima, Cristiano (March 30, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/30/trump-border-wall-mexico-492767 Trump administration reveals Phase One of the border wall]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Lima, Cristiano (March 30, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/30/trump-border-wall-mexico-492767 Trump administration reveals Phase One of the border wall]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2018/11/05/what-trumps-border-wall-progress/1898283002/ Is Trump's border wall being built? Here are the facts]. ''Arizona Republic''. November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
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*Geraghty, Jim (June 29, 2018). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/06/us-mexico-border-wall-being-built-slowly/ The Wall Is Being Built! (Slowly.)] ''National Review''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
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*[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2018/11/05/what-trumps-border-wall-progress/1898283002/ Is Trump's border wall being built? Here are the facts]. ''The Arizona Republic''. November 5, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
 
*Wagner, Dennis (December 13, 2018). [https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2018/12/13/trump-administration-adds-no-new-border-wall-proclaims-victory/2290703002/ Trump administration says 'walls work.' Here's what a full view of the border shows]. ''The Arizona Republic''. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
 
*Wagner, Dennis (December 13, 2018). [https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2018/12/13/trump-administration-adds-no-new-border-wall-proclaims-victory/2290703002/ Trump administration says 'walls work.' Here's what a full view of the border shows]. ''The Arizona Republic''. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
 
*Lu, Denise (February 12, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/05/us/border-wall.html The Border Wall: What Has Trump Built So Far?] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
 
*Lu, Denise (February 12, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/05/us/border-wall.html The Border Wall: What Has Trump Built So Far?] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
*Radnofsky, Louise (February 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-border-wall-mile-by-mile-11550152535 The Border Wall, Mile by Mile]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
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*Radnofsky, Louise (February 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-border-wall-mile-by-mile-11550152535 Border Barriers, Mile by Mile]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
 
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See also:
 
*Dinan, Stephen (March 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/30/trump-wall-would-stretch-1000-miles-border/ Trump wall would stretch 1,000 miles on border]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (March 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/30/trump-wall-would-stretch-1000-miles-border/ Trump wall would stretch 1,000 miles on border]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
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*Dinan, Stephen (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/9/dhs-build-20-mile-wall-along-border-new-mexico/ DHS to build 20-mile wall along border in New Mexico]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/9/dhs-build-20-mile-wall-along-border-new-mexico/ DHS to build 20-mile wall along border in New Mexico]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Aguilar, Julián (April 9, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/04/09/el-paso-border-patrol-sector-kicks-construction-trumps-wall-texas-bord/ El Paso Border Patrol sector kicks off construction of Trump's wall on border]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Aguilar, Julián (April 9, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/04/09/el-paso-border-patrol-sector-kicks-construction-trumps-wall-texas-bord/ El Paso Border Patrol sector kicks off construction of Trump's wall on border]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Lajeunesse, William (April 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/09/ground-broken-on-high-priority-stretch-trumps-border-wall-in-new-mexico.html Ground broken on high-priority stretch of Trump's border wall in New Mexico]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
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*Lajeunesse, William (April 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/09/ground-broken-on-high-priority-stretch-trumps-border-wall-in-new-mexico.html Ground broken on high-priority stretch of Trump's border wall in New Mexico]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
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See also:
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/feds-replace-us-border-barriers-new-mexico/4219759.html Feds Move to Replace US Border Barriers in New Mexico]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 22, 2018. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/feds-replace-us-border-barriers-new-mexico/4219759.html Feds Move to Replace US Border Barriers in New Mexico]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 22, 2018. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Contreras, Russell (January 22, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0a031bb85aba4e038bdb8277f79b76d4/Feds-move-to-replace-US-border-barriers-in-New-Mexico Feds move to replace US border barriers in New Mexico]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> The DHS also constructed 2.25 miles of improved fencing and border infrastructure at Calexico, California,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Contreras, Russell (January 22, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0a031bb85aba4e038bdb8277f79b76d4/Feds-move-to-replace-US-border-barriers-in-New-Mexico Feds move to replace US border barriers in New Mexico]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
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*Scarry, Eddie (February 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-new-wall-in-new-mexico-is-real-and-its-20-miles-long The new 'wall' in New Mexico is real, and it's 20 miles long]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
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*Hay, Andrew; Cowan, Richard (March 15, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-wall-insight/trump-wall-in-desolate-stretch-of-new-mexico-has-some-asking-why-here-idUSKCN1QW1GR Trump 'wall' in desolate stretch of New Mexico has some asking: Why here?] ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 15, 2019.</ref> The DHS also constructed 2.25 miles of improved fencing and border infrastructure at Calexico, California,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (February 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-starts-construction-on-30-foot-replacement-wall-in-calexico-calif/article/2649674 DHS starts construction on 30-foot replacement wall in Calexico, Calif.] ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (February 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-starts-construction-on-30-foot-replacement-wall-in-calexico-calif/article/2649674 DHS starts construction on 30-foot replacement wall in Calexico, Calif.] ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Morrissey, Kate (February 26, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-border-fence-20180226-story.html Border Patrol is building border barrier in Calexico; is it a fence, or a Trump 'wall'?] ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
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*Morrissey, Kate (February 26, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-border-fence-20180226-story.html Border Patrol is building border barrier in Calexico; is it a fence, or a Trump 'wall'?] ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
The project was completed in October 2018:
 
The project was completed in October 2018:
*Morrissey, Kate (October 10, 2018). [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-border-wall-20181010-story.html With border wall funding still in question, construction finishes on Calexico barrier]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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*Morrissey, Kate (October 10, 2018). [https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-border-wall-20181010-story.html With border wall funding still in question, construction finishes on Calexico barrier]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
DHS Secretary Nielsen visited the fencing to commemorate its completion:
 
DHS Secretary Nielsen visited the fencing to commemorate its completion:
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (October 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dhs-unveils-trumps-first-completed-border-wall-project-walls-work DHS unveils Trump's first completed border wall project: 'Walls work']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (October 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dhs-unveils-trumps-first-completed-border-wall-project-walls-work DHS unveils Trump's first completed border wall project: 'Walls work']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
 
*Casiano, Louis (October 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/section-of-trumps-border-wall-unveiled-in-california-as-caravan-advances-north-through-mexico Section of Trump's border wall unveiled in California as caravan advances north through Mexico]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
 
*Casiano, Louis (October 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/section-of-trumps-border-wall-unveiled-in-california-as-caravan-advances-north-through-mexico Section of Trump's border wall unveiled in California as caravan advances north through Mexico]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
*Morrissey, Kate (October 26, 2018). [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-nielsen-visit-calexico-border-20181026-story.html Nielsen promises more construction at Calexico border]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
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*Morrissey, Kate (October 26, 2018). [https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-nielsen-visit-calexico-border-20181026-story.html Nielsen promises more construction at Calexico border]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
 
*Chappell, Bill (October 26, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/10/26/661042336/homeland-security-secretary-nielsen-visits-new-border-wall-in-california Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Visits New Border Wall In California]. ''NPR''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
 
*Chappell, Bill (October 26, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/10/26/661042336/homeland-security-secretary-nielsen-visits-new-border-wall-in-california Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Visits New Border Wall In California]. ''NPR''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
 
*Timm, Jane C. (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/dhs-chief-marks-first-section-trump-s-border-wall-it-n924941 DHS chief marks first section of Trump's border wall. (But it kinda looks like a fence.)]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
 
*Timm, Jane C. (October 26, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/dhs-chief-marks-first-section-trump-s-border-wall-it-n924941 DHS chief marks first section of Trump's border wall. (But it kinda looks like a fence.)]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
 
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See also:
 
*Binder, John (March 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/28/trump-celebrates-replacement-border-fence-as-start-of-our-southern-border-wall/ Trump Celebrates Replacement Border Fence as ‘Start of Our Southern Border WALL’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (March 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/28/trump-celebrates-replacement-border-fence-as-start-of-our-southern-border-wall/ Trump Celebrates Replacement Border Fence as ‘Start of Our Southern Border WALL’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Chamberlain, Samuel (March 28, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/28/trump-shares-photos-border-wall-construction-on-twitter.html Trump shares photos of border wall construction on Twitter]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> as well as 14 miles in [[San Diego]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Chamberlain, Samuel (March 28, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/28/trump-shares-photos-border-wall-construction-on-twitter.html Trump shares photos of border wall construction on Twitter]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> as well as 14 miles in [[San Diego]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Zwirz, Elizabeth (June 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/01/construction-on-san-diego-section-us-border-wall-begins-cbp-says.html Construction on San Diego section of US border wall begins, CBP says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
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*Zwirz, Elizabeth (June 1, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/01/construction-on-san-diego-section-us-border-wall-begins-cbp-says.html Construction on San Diego section of US border wall begins, CBP says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Bowden, John (June 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/390380-construction-begins-on-san-diego-border-wall-with-anti-climbing-plate Construction begins on San Diego border wall with ‘anti-climbing plate’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Bowden, John (June 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/latino/390380-construction-begins-on-san-diego-border-wall-with-anti-climbing-plate Construction begins on San Diego border wall with ‘anti-climbing plate’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Datoc, Christian (June 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/customs-and-border-protection-announces-construction-on-new-portion-of-the-wall-in-san-diego-with-anti-climbing-tech Customs and Border Protection announces construction on new portion of the wall in San Diego with 'anti-climbing' tech]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
 
*Datoc, Christian (June 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/customs-and-border-protection-announces-construction-on-new-portion-of-the-wall-in-san-diego-with-anti-climbing-tech Customs and Border Protection announces construction on new portion of the wall in San Diego with 'anti-climbing' tech]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Morrissey, Kate (June 1, 2018). [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-border-wall-20180601-story.html Border construction begins in San Diego]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> The Rio Grande Valley also saw improved border security measures,<ref>Merchant, Nomaan; Mone, John L. (April 14, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/84d400ba53b14bbab1a26cb424e348f7/On-the-lower-Rio-Grande,-a-glimpse-at-the-border-Trump-wants On the lower Rio Grande, a glimpse at the border Trump wants]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the DHS waived environmental regulations in 2018 to expedite the construction of about 17 miles of wall in the area.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Morrissey, Kate (June 1, 2018). [https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-border-wall-20180601-story.html Border construction begins in San Diego]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> The Rio Grande Valley also saw improved border security measures,<ref>Merchant, Nomaan; Mone, John L. (April 14, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/84d400ba53b14bbab1a26cb424e348f7/On-the-lower-Rio-Grande,-a-glimpse-at-the-border-Trump-wants On the lower Rio Grande, a glimpse at the border Trump wants]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> and the DHS waived environmental regulations in 2018 to expedite the construction of about 17 miles of wall in the area.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Price, Bob (October 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/10/10/expedited-border-wall-construction-in-south-texas-announced-by-trump-admin/ Expedited Border Wall Construction in South Texas Announced by Trump Admin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Price, Bob (October 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/10/10/expedited-border-wall-construction-in-south-texas-announced-by-trump-admin/ Expedited Border Wall Construction in South Texas Announced by Trump Admin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (October 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dhs-orders-border-agency-to-bypass-environmental-rules-to-start-18-mile-border-wall-in-texas DHS orders border agency to bypass environmental rules to start 18-mile border wall in Texas]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Giaritelli, Anna (October 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dhs-orders-border-agency-to-bypass-environmental-rules-to-start-18-mile-border-wall-in-texas DHS orders border agency to bypass environmental rules to start 18-mile border wall in Texas]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
*Hennessy-Fiske, Molly (October 10, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-border-wall-environment-20181010-story.html Trump administration waives environmental laws to build border wall]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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*Hennessy-Fiske, Molly (October 10, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-border-wall-environment-20181010-story.html Trump administration waives environmental laws to build border wall]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Aguilar, Julián (October 10, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/10/10/feds-disclose-plans-new-section-border-wall-texas/ Trump administration discloses plans for construction of new border barrier in Texas]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Aguilar, Julián (October 10, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/10/10/feds-disclose-plans-new-section-border-wall-texas/ Trump administration discloses plans for construction of new border barrier in Texas]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Merchant, Nomaan (October 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/5bff9754ff674158aca6fb4e7635cf1f Homeland Security issues another Texas border wall waiver]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Merchant, Nomaan (October 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/5bff9754ff674158aca6fb4e7635cf1f Homeland Security issues another Texas border wall waiver]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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*Binder, John (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/06/report-illegal-aliens-self-deporting-to-canada-due-to-trumps-crackdown/ Report: Illegal Aliens Self Deporting to Canada Due to Trump’s Crackdown]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/06/report-illegal-aliens-self-deporting-to-canada-due-to-trumps-crackdown/ Report: Illegal Aliens Self Deporting to Canada Due to Trump’s Crackdown]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
 
*Craig, Tim (August 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2018/08/03/feature/undocumented-immigrants-are-fleeing-trumps-america-and-these-americans-are-easing-their-journey-to-canada/ Easing the journey north]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
 
*Craig, Tim (August 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2018/08/03/feature/undocumented-immigrants-are-fleeing-trumps-america-and-these-americans-are-easing-their-journey-to-canada/ Easing the journey north]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
*Cook, Benson (August 16, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/16/canada-struggling-with-illegal-border-crisis-its-own-ahead-crucial-elections.html Canada struggling with illegal border 'crisis' of its own ahead of crucial elections]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
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*Cook, Benson (August 16, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/16/canada-struggling-with-illegal-border-crisis-its-own-ahead-crucial-elections.html Canada struggling with illegal border 'crisis' of its own ahead of crucial elections]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
 
*Mehler Paperny, Anna (November 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-immigration-refugees/canada-set-to-get-most-refugee-claims-in-nearly-three-decades-idUSKCN1NL2II Canada set to get most refugee claims in nearly three decades]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved Novemebr 16, 2018.
 
*Mehler Paperny, Anna (November 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-immigration-refugees/canada-set-to-get-most-refugee-claims-in-nearly-three-decades-idUSKCN1NL2II Canada set to get most refugee claims in nearly three decades]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved Novemebr 16, 2018.
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*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/05/18/canada-asylum-avalanche-as-claims-triple-over-two-years/ Canada: Asylum Avalanche as Claims Triple over Two Years]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). May 18, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
 
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*Paperny, Anna Mehler (May 22, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-immigration-border/canada-granting-refugee-status-to-fewer-illegal-border-crossers-idUSKCN1IN1CO Canada granting refugee status to fewer illegal border crossers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
 
*Paperny, Anna Mehler (May 22, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-immigration-border/canada-granting-refugee-status-to-fewer-illegal-border-crossers-idUSKCN1IN1CO Canada granting refugee status to fewer illegal border crossers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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*Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff (January 30, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump/trump-pushes-hardline-immigration-policies-even-as-he-urges-unity-idUSKBN1FJ1DV Trump pushes hardline immigration policies even as he urges unity]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
 
*Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff (January 30, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump/trump-pushes-hardline-immigration-policies-even-as-he-urges-unity-idUSKBN1FJ1DV Trump pushes hardline immigration policies even as he urges unity]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
 
*Stanage, Niall (January 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/371735-the-memo-trump-sticks-to-his-guns-on-immigration-agenda The Memo: Trump sticks to his guns on immigration agenda]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> He criticized the [[open borders]] policies of previous presidential administrations,<ref>Binder, John (January 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/state-union-fact-check-analysis-livewire/trump-assails-open-borders-sotu-address/ Trump Assails Open Borders in SOTU Address]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> stated that "Americans are dreamers, too",<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (January 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/30/trump-state-union-americans-dreamers/ Trump on Immigration in State of the Union: ‘Americans Are Dreamers, Too’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> and called for a merit-based immigration system.<ref>Binder, John (January 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/state-union-fact-check-analysis-livewire/trump-sotu-address-time-merit-based-legal-immigration/ Trump in SOTU Address: ‘It Is Time’ for Merit-Based Legal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> He also called for action against [[MS-13]]<ref>Binder, John (January 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/state-union-fact-check-analysis-livewire/trump-sotu-address-congress-must-close-deadly-loopholes-allowed-ms-13-gang-proliferate/ Trump in SOTU Address: Congress Must Close ‘Deadly Loopholes’ That Allowed MS-13 Gang to Proliferate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> and honored the parents of the gang's victims.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Stanage, Niall (January 31, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/371735-the-memo-trump-sticks-to-his-guns-on-immigration-agenda The Memo: Trump sticks to his guns on immigration agenda]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> He criticized the [[open borders]] policies of previous presidential administrations,<ref>Binder, John (January 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/state-union-fact-check-analysis-livewire/trump-assails-open-borders-sotu-address/ Trump Assails Open Borders in SOTU Address]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> stated that "Americans are dreamers, too",<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (January 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/30/trump-state-union-americans-dreamers/ Trump on Immigration in State of the Union: ‘Americans Are Dreamers, Too’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> and called for a merit-based immigration system.<ref>Binder, John (January 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/state-union-fact-check-analysis-livewire/trump-sotu-address-time-merit-based-legal-immigration/ Trump in SOTU Address: ‘It Is Time’ for Merit-Based Legal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> He also called for action against [[MS-13]]<ref>Binder, John (January 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/state-union-fact-check-analysis-livewire/trump-sotu-address-congress-must-close-deadly-loopholes-allowed-ms-13-gang-proliferate/ Trump in SOTU Address: Congress Must Close ‘Deadly Loopholes’ That Allowed MS-13 Gang to Proliferate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> and honored the parents of the gang's victims.<ref>Multiple references:
*Singman, Brooke (January 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/30/trump-honors-parents-ms-13-victims-america-is-grieving-for.html Trump honors parents of MS-13 victims: 'America is grieving for you']. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
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*Singman, Brooke (January 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/30/trump-honors-parents-ms-13-victims-america-is-grieving-for.html Trump honors parents of MS-13 victims: 'America is grieving for you']. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
 
*Arter, Melanie (January 30, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-uses-sotu-address-honor-parents-teens-killed-ms-13 Trump Uses SOTU to Honor Parents of Teenage Girls Killed by MS-13]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
 
*Arter, Melanie (January 30, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-uses-sotu-address-honor-parents-teens-killed-ms-13 Trump Uses SOTU to Honor Parents of Teenage Girls Killed by MS-13]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
 
*Athey, Amber (January 30, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/01/30/trump-sotu-ms13-victims/ Trump Honors Teens Slain By MS-13]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
 
*Athey, Amber (January 30, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/01/30/trump-sotu-ms13-victims/ Trump Honors Teens Slain By MS-13]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
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*Spiering, Charlie (April 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/05/donald-trump-tosses-script-at-tax-reform-event-to-talk-illegal-immigration/ Donald Trump Tosses Script at Tax Reform Event to Talk Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (April 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/05/donald-trump-tosses-script-at-tax-reform-event-to-talk-illegal-immigration/ Donald Trump Tosses Script at Tax Reform Event to Talk Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/trump-blasts-u-s-anchor-baby-policy-youre-violating-something-very-sacred-youre-violating-a-border/ Trump Blasts U.S. Anchor Baby Policy: ‘You’re Violating Something Very Sacred, You’re Violating a Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
 
*Binder, John (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/trump-blasts-u-s-anchor-baby-policy-youre-violating-something-very-sacred-youre-violating-a-border/ Trump Blasts U.S. Anchor Baby Policy: ‘You’re Violating Something Very Sacred, You’re Violating a Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
*Singman, Brooke (April 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/05/trump-rails-against-illegal-immigration-says-women-are-raped-at-levels-nobody-has-ever-seen-before-on-journey-to-us.html Trump rails against illegal immigration, says 'women are raped at levels nobody has ever seen before' on journey to US]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
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*Singman, Brooke (April 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/05/trump-rails-against-illegal-immigration-says-women-are-raped-at-levels-nobody-has-ever-seen-before-on-journey-to-us.html Trump rails against illegal immigration, says 'women are raped at levels nobody has ever seen before' on journey to US]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
 
*Antle III, W. James (April 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-tosses-the-boring-republican-script-to-rally-his-base Trump tosses the 'boring' Republican script to rally his base]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Antle III, W. James (April 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-tosses-the-boring-republican-script-to-rally-his-base Trump tosses the 'boring' Republican script to rally his base]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Enjeti, Saagar (April 5, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/04/05/trump-throws-out-script-video/ Trump Throws Out ‘Boring’ Tax Reform Script, Takes Wild Turn On Immigration Instead]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
 
*Enjeti, Saagar (April 5, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/04/05/trump-throws-out-script-video/ Trump Throws Out ‘Boring’ Tax Reform Script, Takes Wild Turn On Immigration Instead]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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*Fabian, Jordan (June 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/392788-trump-defends-immigration-policy-us-will-not-be-a-migrant-camp Trump defends family separation policy: US 'will not be a migrant camp']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
 
*Fabian, Jordan (June 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/392788-trump-defends-immigration-policy-us-will-not-be-a-migrant-camp Trump defends family separation policy: US 'will not be a migrant camp']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
 
*Herman, Steve (June 18, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-homeland-security-chief-defends-family-separations-at-border/4443803.html Trump: US 'Will Not Be a Migrant Camp']. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, he again criticized Europe's migration policies, saying they were changing the continent for the worse and taking away its culture.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Herman, Steve (June 18, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-homeland-security-chief-defends-family-separations-at-border/4443803.html Trump: US 'Will Not Be a Migrant Camp']. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, he again criticized Europe's migration policies, saying they were changing the continent for the worse and taking away its culture.<ref>Multiple references:
*Mikelionis, Lukas (July 13, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/13/trump-says-immigration-into-europe-has-changed-fabric-continent.html Trump says immigration into Europe has 'changed the fabric' of the continent]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
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*Mikelionis, Lukas (July 13, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/13/trump-says-immigration-into-europe-has-changed-fabric-continent.html Trump says immigration into Europe has 'changed the fabric' of the continent]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
 
*Hale, Virginia (July 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/13/very-sad-trump-warns-mass-migration-means-britain-europe-losing-its-culture/ ‘Very Sad’: Trump Warns Mass Migration Means Britain, Europe ‘Losing Its Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
 
*Hale, Virginia (July 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/13/very-sad-trump-warns-mass-migration-means-britain-europe-losing-its-culture/ ‘Very Sad’: Trump Warns Mass Migration Means Britain, Europe ‘Losing Its Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
 
*Greenwood, Max (July 12, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396803-trump-europe-is-losing-its-culture-because-of-immigration Trump: Europe is 'losing its culture' because of immigration]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
 
*Greenwood, Max (July 12, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396803-trump-europe-is-losing-its-culture-because-of-immigration Trump: Europe is 'losing its culture' because of immigration]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
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*Duke, Selwyn (June 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29326-trump-tells-truth-dems-want-to-infest-our-country-with-illegals-for-votes Trump Tells Truth: Dems Want to “Infest Our Country” With Illegals for Votes]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Duke, Selwyn (June 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29326-trump-tells-truth-dems-want-to-infest-our-country-with-illegals-for-votes Trump Tells Truth: Dems Want to “Infest Our Country” With Illegals for Votes]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Seipel, Brooke (June 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/392977-trump-dems-want-illegal-immigrants-to-infest-our-country Trump: Dems want illegal immigrants to 'infest our country']. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> in the following days. He also called for the ability to immediately send illegal immigrants back to their home countries.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Seipel, Brooke (June 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/392977-trump-dems-want-illegal-immigrants-to-infest-our-country Trump: Dems want illegal immigrants to 'infest our country']. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> in the following days. He also called for the ability to immediately send illegal immigrants back to their home countries.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miles, Frank (June 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/24/trump-wants-these-people-who-invade-our-country-sent-right-back.html Trump wants 'these people' who 'invade our Country' sent right back]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
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*Miles, Frank (June 24, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/24/trump-wants-these-people-who-invade-our-country-sent-right-back.html Trump wants 'these people' who 'invade our Country' sent right back]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
 
*Caplan, Joshua (June 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/24/trump-no-judge-court-for-illegals/ President Trump Demands No ‘Judges or Court’ for Illegal Border Crossers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
 
*Caplan, Joshua (June 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/24/trump-no-judge-court-for-illegals/ President Trump Demands No ‘Judges or Court’ for Illegal Border Crossers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
 
*Chiacu, Doina; Lynch, Sarah N. (June 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-trump/trump-says-illegal-immigrants-should-be-deported-with-no-judges-or-court-cases-idUSKBN1JK0OL Trump says illegal immigrants should be deported with 'no judges or court cases']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
 
*Chiacu, Doina; Lynch, Sarah N. (June 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-trump/trump-says-illegal-immigrants-should-be-deported-with-no-judges-or-court-cases-idUSKBN1JK0OL Trump says illegal immigrants should be deported with 'no judges or court cases']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (June 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/25/donald-trump-send-illegal-immigrant-children-back-to-their-home-countries/ Donald Trump: Send Illegal Immigrant Children Back to Their Home Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (June 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/25/donald-trump-send-illegal-immigrant-children-back-to-their-home-countries/ Donald Trump: Send Illegal Immigrant Children Back to Their Home Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (June 25, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29377-trump-says-illegal-aliens-should-be-deported-without-judges-or-court-cases Trump Says Illegal Aliens Should Be Deported Without Judges or Court Cases]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
 
*Mass, Warren (June 25, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/29377-trump-says-illegal-aliens-should-be-deported-without-judges-or-court-cases Trump Says Illegal Aliens Should Be Deported Without Judges or Court Cases]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
*Zwirz, Elizabeth (June 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/30/trump-calls-us-immigration-laws-dumbest-anywhere-in-world.html Trump calls US immigration laws 'the dumbest anywhere in the world']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
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*Zwirz, Elizabeth (June 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/30/trump-calls-us-immigration-laws-dumbest-anywhere-in-world.html Trump calls US immigration laws 'the dumbest anywhere in the world']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
*Greenwood, Max (June 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/395013-trump-doubles-down-amid-immigration-protests-those-who-enter Trump doubles down amid protests: Illegal border crossers must be deported 'immediately']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.</ref> He also defended ICE when it came under attack from the Left,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Greenwood, Max (June 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/395013-trump-doubles-down-amid-immigration-protests-those-who-enter Trump doubles down amid protests: Illegal border crossers must be deported 'immediately']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.</ref> He also described the [[2018 Migrant caravan]] as an "invasion"<ref>Multiple references:
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*Fabian, Jordan (October 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/413624-trump-calls-migrant-caravan-an-invasion Trump: Migrant caravan 'is an invasion']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/29/donald-trump-warns-caravan-migrants-military-waiting-you/ Donald Trump Warns Caravan Migrants: ‘Our Military Is Waiting for You’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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*Enjeti, Saagar (October 29, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/29/trump-warns-invading-caravan-military-waiting/ Trump Warms 'Invading' Caravan the Military is Waiting for Them]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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*Kirkwood, R. Cort (December 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/30854-trumps-right-its-an-invasion Trump’s Right: It’s an Invasion]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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*[https://dailycaller.com/2018/11/27/trump-migrant-invasion-video/ The Fake 'Invasion' is Here and It's Very, Very Real]. ''The Daily Caller''. November 27, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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*Brewer, Jan (November 5, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/415027-trump-is-right-on-the-national-security-threat-from-caravans Trump is right on the national security threat from caravans]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.</ref> and questioned why they waved the flags of their home countries if they wanted asylum in the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (March 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/17/donald-trump-caravan-migrants-i-hat-country-why-waving-flags/ Donald Trump on Caravan Migrants: If They Hate Their Country, Why Are They Waving Their Flags?] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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*Yilek, Caitlin (November 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-questions-why-migrants-wave-home-country-flags-if-they-want-asylum-in-us Trump questions why migrants wave home country flags if they want asylum in US]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.</ref> President Trump called for putting U.S. borders and citizens first, before those of other countries.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (November 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/26/donald-trump-time-to-defend-our-borders-not-those-of-foreign-nations/ Donald Trump: Time to Defend Our Borders, Not Those of Foreign Nations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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*Arter, Melanie (December 7, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-politicians-should-protect-us-citizens-not-criminal-aliens Trump: Politicians Should Protect U.S. Citizens, ‘Not Criminal Aliens’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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*Moons, Michelle (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/22/president-fights-for-funding-i-won-an-election-on-strong-borders/ President Fights for Funding: I Won an Election on ‘Strong Borders’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.</ref> He also defended ICE when it came under attack from the Left,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Spiering, Charlie (June 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/30/donald-trump-defends-ice-from-radical-left/ Donald Trump Defends ICE from Radical Left]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (June 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/30/donald-trump-defends-ice-from-radical-left/ Donald Trump Defends ICE from Radical Left]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (June 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/30/trump-slaps-down-democrats-abolish-ice-push-it-will-never-happen.html Trump predicts electoral doom for Democrats with ‘abolish ICE’ push: ‘They’re going to get beaten so badly’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (June 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/30/trump-slaps-down-democrats-abolish-ice-push-it-will-never-happen.html Trump predicts electoral doom for Democrats with ‘abolish ICE’ push: ‘They’re going to get beaten so badly’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
 
*Boyer, Dave (June 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/30/trump-slams-democrats-push-abolish-ice/ Trump slams Democrats' push to abolish ICE]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
 
*Boyer, Dave (June 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/30/trump-slams-democrats-push-abolish-ice/ Trump slams Democrats' push to abolish ICE]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
 
*Anapol, Avery (June 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/394950-trump-blasts-dem-push-to-abolish-ice-zero-chance Trump blasts Dem push to abolish ICE: 'Zero chance']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
 
*Anapol, Avery (June 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/394950-trump-blasts-dem-push-to-abolish-ice-zero-chance Trump blasts Dem push to abolish ICE: 'Zero chance']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
 
*Morrongiello, Gabby (July 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/were-not-abandoning-ice-trump-defends-immigration-agents-amid-democratic-criticism 'We're not abandoning ICE': Trump defends immigration agents amid Democratic criticism]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
 
*Morrongiello, Gabby (July 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/were-not-abandoning-ice-trump-defends-immigration-agents-amid-democratic-criticism 'We're not abandoning ICE': Trump defends immigration agents amid Democratic criticism]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
 
*Mason, Ian (July 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/05/trump-slams-open-borders-dems-at-mt-rally-we-protect-ice/ Trump Slams ‘Open Borders’ Dems at MT Rally: ‘We Protect ICE’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
 
*Mason, Ian (July 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/05/trump-slams-open-borders-dems-at-mt-rally-we-protect-ice/ Trump Slams ‘Open Borders’ Dems at MT Rally: ‘We Protect ICE’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (July 28, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/28/trump-cites-911-to-back-ice-against-democratic-calls-to-abolish-agency.html Trump cites 9/11 to back ICE against Democratic calls to abolish agency]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (July 28, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/28/trump-cites-911-to-back-ice-against-democratic-calls-to-abolish-agency.html Trump cites 9/11 to back ICE against Democratic calls to abolish agency]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
 
*Starr, Penny (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/30/trump-to-ice-heroes-we-love-you-always-will-stand-with-you/ Trump to ICE ‘Heroes’: ‘We Love You,’ ‘Always Will Stand with You’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.</ref> and on August 20, 2018, he released an open letter defending ICE and held a White House ceremony honoring the agency and its members.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Starr, Penny (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/30/trump-to-ice-heroes-we-love-you-always-will-stand-with-you/ Trump to ICE ‘Heroes’: ‘We Love You,’ ‘Always Will Stand with You’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.</ref> and on August 20, 2018, he released an open letter defending ICE and held a White House ceremony honoring the agency and its members.<ref>Multiple references:
*Llorente, Elizabeth (August 20, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/20/in-white-house-tribute-trump-hails-ice-border-agents-as-patriots-and-heroes.html In White House tribute, Trump hails ICE, border agents as patriots and heroes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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*Llorente, Elizabeth (August 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/20/in-white-house-tribute-trump-hails-ice-border-agents-as-patriots-and-heroes.html In White House tribute, Trump hails ICE, border agents as patriots and heroes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (August 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/20/donald-trump-ice-haters-have-no-guts-just-big-loud-mouths/ Donald Trump: ICE Haters Have ‘No Guts’ Just ‘Big Loud Mouths’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (August 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/20/donald-trump-ice-haters-have-no-guts-just-big-loud-mouths/ Donald Trump: ICE Haters Have ‘No Guts’ Just ‘Big Loud Mouths’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
 
*Wise, Justin (August 20, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/402697-trump-calls-for-public-officials-to-praise-ice-border-patrol Trump calls for public officials to praise ICE, Border Patrol agents]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
 
*Wise, Justin (August 20, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/402697-trump-calls-for-public-officials-to-praise-ice-border-patrol Trump calls for public officials to praise ICE, Border Patrol agents]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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*Moons, Michelle (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/trump-rallies-crowd-media-doesnt-want-to-talk-to-the-angel-moms/ Trump Rallies Crowd: Media Doesn’t ‘Want to Talk to the Angel Moms’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Moons, Michelle (June 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/trump-rallies-crowd-media-doesnt-want-to-talk-to-the-angel-moms/ Trump Rallies Crowd: Media Doesn’t ‘Want to Talk to the Angel Moms’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
 
*Boyer, Dave (June 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/20/trump-rips-media-ignoring-americans-permanently-se/ Trump rips media for ignoring Americans 'permanently separated' from loved ones by illegals' crimes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> and holding an event for them a few days later,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Boyer, Dave (June 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/20/trump-rips-media-ignoring-americans-permanently-se/ Trump rips media for ignoring Americans 'permanently separated' from loved ones by illegals' crimes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> and holding an event for them a few days later,<ref>Multiple references:
*Singman, Brooke (June 22, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/22/trump-rips-media-for-ignoring-angel-families-permanently-separated-by-illegal-immigrant-crime.html Trump rips media for ignoring Angel Families 'permanently separated' by illegal immigrant crime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
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*Singman, Brooke (June 22, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/22/trump-rips-media-for-ignoring-angel-families-permanently-separated-by-illegal-immigrant-crime.html Trump rips media for ignoring Angel Families 'permanently separated' by illegal immigrant crime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
 
*Boyer, Dave (June 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/22/trump-meet-families-loved-ones-killed-illegals/ Trump hosts 'Angel Families' to highlight crime by illegal immigrants]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
 
*Boyer, Dave (June 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/22/trump-meet-families-loved-ones-killed-illegals/ Trump hosts 'Angel Families' to highlight crime by illegal immigrants]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
 
*Zanona, Melanie (June 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/393696-trump-rips-media-for-not-covering-permanent-separations-by Trump rips media for not covering 'permanent separations' by undocumented immigrants]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
 
*Zanona, Melanie (June 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/393696-trump-rips-media-for-not-covering-permanent-separations-by Trump rips media for not covering 'permanent separations' by undocumented immigrants]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
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*Pappas, Alex (September 7, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/angel-families-trump-aides-rally-against-illegal-immigrant-crime 'Angel Families', Trump aides rally against illegal immigrant crime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2019.</ref>
 
*Pappas, Alex (September 7, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/angel-families-trump-aides-rally-against-illegal-immigrant-crime 'Angel Families', Trump aides rally against illegal immigrant crime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2019.</ref>
*President Trump had shifted the GOP toward espousing pro-American immigration policies<ref>Multiple references:
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*President Trump had shifted the GOP toward espousing pro-American immigration policies.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Munro, Neil (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/05/15/atlantic-trump-immigration-polices-reshaping-the-gop/ Atlantic: Trump’s Immigration Polices Reshaping the GOP]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (May 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/05/15/atlantic-trump-immigration-polices-reshaping-the-gop/ Atlantic: Trump’s Immigration Polices Reshaping the GOP]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
 
*Miller, S.A. (May 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/13/donald-trump-breaks-conservative-policies-reshapes/ Trump reshaping GOP by breaking away from traditional conservative policies]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
 
*Miller, S.A. (May 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/13/donald-trump-breaks-conservative-policies-reshapes/ Trump reshaping GOP by breaking away from traditional conservative policies]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
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*March 23, 2018—The omnibus spending bill that President Trump reluctantly signed<ref name="OmnibusSigned2018">Multiple references:
 
*March 23, 2018—The omnibus spending bill that President Trump reluctantly signed<ref name="OmnibusSigned2018">Multiple references:
 
*Spiering, Charlie (March 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/23/donald-trump-signs-bloated-1-3-trillion-omnibus-bill-military-funding/ Donald Trump Signs Bloated $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Bill, Cites Military Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (March 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/23/donald-trump-signs-bloated-1-3-trillion-omnibus-bill-military-funding/ Donald Trump Signs Bloated $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Bill, Cites Military Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (March 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/23/trump-mulls-veto-1-3-trillion-spending-bill-over-lack-border-wall-daca.html Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill, despite earlier threat to veto]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (March 23, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/23/trump-mulls-veto-1-3-trillion-spending-bill-over-lack-border-wall-daca.html Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill, despite earlier threat to veto]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
 
*Miller, S.A. (March 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/23/trump-sign-13t-spending-bill-vows-never-again/ Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill but vows ‘never again’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
 
*Miller, S.A. (March 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/23/trump-sign-13t-spending-bill-vows-never-again/ Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill but vows ‘never again’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
 
*Peterson, Kristina; Meckler, Laura (March 23, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-signs-spending-bill-after-threatening-to-veto-it-1521810580 Donald Trump Signs Spending Bill After Threatening to Veto It]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> had several measures that ignored and even hurt his conservative immigration agenda.<ref>Sherfinski, David; Dinan, Stephen (March 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/21/congress-nears-deal-13-trillion-spending-bill/ Trump’s immigration initiatives ignored in $1.3 trillion spending bill]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.<br>See also:
 
*Peterson, Kristina; Meckler, Laura (March 23, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-signs-spending-bill-after-threatening-to-veto-it-1521810580 Donald Trump Signs Spending Bill After Threatening to Veto It]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> had several measures that ignored and even hurt his conservative immigration agenda.<ref>Sherfinski, David; Dinan, Stephen (March 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/21/congress-nears-deal-13-trillion-spending-bill/ Trump’s immigration initiatives ignored in $1.3 trillion spending bill]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.<br>See also:
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*Aguilar, Julián (March 23, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/03/23/donald-trump-border-wall-16-million-funding-restrictions-attached/ How Donald Trump's border wall fared in the $1.3 trillion spending bill he just signed]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
 
*Aguilar, Julián (March 23, 2018). [https://www.texastribune.org/2018/03/23/donald-trump-border-wall-16-million-funding-restrictions-attached/ How Donald Trump's border wall fared in the $1.3 trillion spending bill he just signed]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
 
*Meckler; Laura; Peterson, Kristina (March 21, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/spending-bill-would-add-border-barrier-funding-but-short-of-trumps-demands-1521650081 Spending Bill Would Add Border Barrier Funding, But Short of Trump’s Demands]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
 
*Meckler; Laura; Peterson, Kristina (March 21, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/spending-bill-would-add-border-barrier-funding-but-short-of-trumps-demands-1521650081 Spending Bill Would Add Border Barrier Funding, But Short of Trump’s Demands]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
*Shaw, Adam (March 22, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/22/funding-for-border-wall-in-spending-bill-divides-conservatives-and-establishment-republicans.html Funding for border wall in spending bill divides conservatives and establishment Republicans]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
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*Shaw, Adam (March 22, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/22/funding-for-border-wall-in-spending-bill-divides-conservatives-and-establishment-republicans.html Funding for border wall in spending bill divides conservatives and establishment Republicans]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (March 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/23/donald-trump-says-1-6-billion-funding-fencing-start-wall/ Donald Trump Says $1.6 Billion Omnibus Funding for Fencing ‘Does Start the Wall’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (March 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/23/donald-trump-says-1-6-billion-funding-fencing-start-wall/ Donald Trump Says $1.6 Billion Omnibus Funding for Fencing ‘Does Start the Wall’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
 
*Munro, Neil (April 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/21/democrats-gop-leaders-block-trump-border-wall-again/ Democrats and GOP Leaders Defund Trump’s Border Wall, Again]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> the bill included a clause specifically prohibiting the Trump Administration from using any of its wall prototype designs for the wall,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Munro, Neil (April 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/21/democrats-gop-leaders-block-trump-border-wall-again/ Democrats and GOP Leaders Defund Trump’s Border Wall, Again]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> the bill included a clause specifically prohibiting the Trump Administration from using any of its wall prototype designs for the wall,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Rose Ramos, Annie (December 19, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-administration-relaxes-requirements-sponsor-migrant-children-n949716 Trump administration relaxes requirements to sponsor migrant children]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
 
*Rose Ramos, Annie (December 19, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-administration-relaxes-requirements-sponsor-migrant-children-n949716 Trump administration relaxes requirements to sponsor migrant children]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
 
*Jordan, Miriam (December 18, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/us/migrant-children-release-policy.html Thousands of Migrant Children Could Be Released After Sponsor Policy Change]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
 
*Jordan, Miriam (December 18, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/us/migrant-children-release-policy.html Thousands of Migrant Children Could Be Released After Sponsor Policy Change]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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*Long, Colleen (December 18, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/f34ab3a0085b453ca0d98f92bbbcbd83 US reverses policy on migrant children’s sponsors]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
 
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The migrants were released over Christmas:
 
*Starr, Penny (December 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/26/ice-releases-hundreds-of-migrants-in-texas-over-christmas/ ICE Releases Hundreds of Migrants in Texas over Christmas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
 
*Starr, Penny (December 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/26/ice-releases-hundreds-of-migrants-in-texas-over-christmas/ ICE Releases Hundreds of Migrants in Texas over Christmas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
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*Caldwell, Alicia A. (January 11, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-texas-tent-city-for-migrant-children-closed-11547247159 A Texas Tent City for Migrant Children Is Closed]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
 
*Caldwell, Alicia A. (January 11, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-texas-tent-city-for-migrant-children-closed-11547247159 A Texas Tent City for Migrant Children Is Closed]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
 
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*Kight, Stef W. (January 16, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/migrant-children-immigration-hhs-dhs-55d3cd95-3559-4903-b5d1-660e2fe0075f.html A turnaround in the migrant child crisis]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.</ref>
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*Kight, Stef W. (January 16, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/migrant-children-immigration-hhs-dhs-55d3cd95-3559-4903-b5d1-660e2fe0075f.html A turnaround in the migrant child crisis]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
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*Binder, John (March 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/22/fewer-illegal-aliens-arrested-due-alarming-rates-illegal-immigration/ Fewer Illegal Aliens Arrested Due to ‘Alarming Rates’ of Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
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*Rosenberg, Mica (March 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-immigration/us-immigration-arrests-fall-under-trump-as-resources-shift-to-the-border-idUSKCN1R22MM U.S. immigration arrests fall under Trump as resources shift to the border]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
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*Bernal, Rafael (March 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/latino/435206-ice-arrest-fewer-people-as-resources-shift-to-border-enforcement ICE arrest fewer people as resources shift to border enforcement]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
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*Miroff, Nick (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/ice-immigration-arrests-are-declining-as-law-enforcement-focuses-on-border-surge/2019/03/21/5b84867c-4beb-11e9-b79a-961983b7e0cd_story.html ICE immigration arrests are declining as law enforcement focuses on border surge]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
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Official presidential photo of President Donald Trump
Main article: Donald Trump achievements: Immigration and border security

This article is a list of achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress related to immigration, illegal immigration, and border security in 2018.

Through executive actions, President Trump continued to advance his conservative immigration agenda.[1][2] He took several of his actions against illegal immigration in April 2018, specifically.[3] Attorney General Jeff Sessions continued advancing conservative immigration policies, such as taking steps to block asylum claims by economic migrants,[4] and his successor, Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker, continued advancing those policies.[5] Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross also helped President Trump advance his immigration agenda,[6] and the Defense Department deployed soldiers to reinforce Border Patrol agents and help secure the southern border.[7]

The Trump Administration took several steps to expand the number of illegals targeted for deportation.[8][9] When faced with an increase in the number of illegal border crossings by unaccompanied minors and family units, President Trump not only took stronger action than Obama, but his administration also treated the children more humanely.[10] Immigration and Customs Enforcement helped combat the opioid crisis by cracking down on illegal opioid importation,[11] and the Trump Administration successfully cracked down on MS-13.[12] In the first two years of Trump's presidency, ICE arrested nearly 300,000 criminal illegal aliens.[13]

The Trump Administration took several actions in 2018 resulting in reduced legal immigration and asylum.[14][15] The USCIS, in particular, made several reforms to allow it to enforce U.S. immigration law,[16] and it increased efforts to denaturalize immigrants who committed fraud to receive citizenship.[17] The administration also pursued a stricter visa policy,[18] resulting in the number of H-1B visa applications for Fiscal Year 2018 to fall for the first time in five years.[19]

Legislation signed, 2018

  • January 10, 2017—President Trump signed the Interdict Act into law, which provided $9 million for Customs and Border Protection so it could buy equipment to help it stop the flow of fentanyl and other opioids through the country's borders.[20] Later, on October 24, 2018, President Trump signed the STOP Act into law as part of a major bill to combat the opioids crisis, which improved cooperation between the CBP and the United States Postal Service to crack down on illegal fentanyl imports.[21]
  • March 23, 2018—Despite doing significantly less to advance his conservative immigration agenda than hoped, the omnibus bill that President Trump signed[22] did spend nearly $1.6 billion on border security, including money for building new sections of the border barrier, repairing existing sections, and building secondary fencing.[23]

Executive actions, 2018

Legal immigration and asylum

The Trump Administration took several actions related to legal immigration:

  • January 17, 2018—The DHS announced it would ban people from Haiti, Belize, and Samoa from applying for H-2A and H-2B visas, which temporarily allow foreign workers for agricultural and non-agricultural seasonal work.[24]
  • January 29, 2018—After a 90-day review initiated by an executive order President Trump signed on October 24, 2018, the DHS fully resumed refugee admissions from 11 "high risk" countries but with strengthened vetting procedures.[25]
  • January 31, 2018—The USCIS announced it would change its asylum application policy and review newer applications first in order to reduce a "crisis-level backlog" more quickly and to protect against "fraud and abuse" in the process. In changing the policy, the USCIS reversed an Obama Administration decision to prioritize older applications.[26]
  • February 6, 2018—President Trump signed a memorandum ordering the creation of a National Vetting Center in order to better screen foreigners entering the U.S.[27]
  • The State Department moved to close dozens of refugee resettlement offices throughout the country because of U.S. refugee resettlement program had been shrunk.[28] This came after the department ordered refugee resettlement agencies to close their offices in late 2017.[29]
  • February 2018—The USCIS changed its mission statement to put its priorities in line with President Trump's conservative immigration agenda.[30] Among other changes, it removed the phrase "nation of immigrants" and emphasized lawful immigration and putting American citizens first.[30]
  • February 22, 2018—The USCIS issued a policy memo instituting additional restrictions on H-1B visas to prevent abuse and protect American workers.[31]
  • March 20, 2018—The USCIS announced it would temporarily suspend a program that allows for expedited approvals of H-1B visas, with the expectation that the suspension would last until September 10.[32]
  • March 27, 2018—President Trump announced he would end a Deferred Enforcement Departure program for Liberians, a program protecting them from deportation and which had been in effect since 1999.[33]
  • By May 2018, the Trump Administration had announced it would end the "Temporary Protected Status" program for over 300,000 immigrants, with only 7,000 immigrants from four countries still having no announced end date.[34] In 2018, it announced it would end the program for El Salvador,[35] Nepal,[36] and Honduras.[37]
  • May 11, 2018—The USCIS issued a memorandum establishing stricter rules on visa overstays for student and exchange visas in order to crack down on visa overstays.[38][39]
  • May 25, 2018—The DHS began the process of undoing an Obama-era program intended to attract foreign entrepreneurs – the International Entrepreneur Program – as it did not protect American workers and was an example of executive branch overreach.[40]
  • May 2018—For the first time in many years, the USCIS completed more immigration cases in a month than it took in.[41]
  • June 11, 2018—Attorney General Sessions limited the criteria for gaining automatic asylum status by overruling several Board of Immigration Appeals decisions that expanded the criteria for people because of general hardships rather than simply facing direct and serious persecution.[42] On July 11, 2018, the USCIS issued a guidance memo implementing Sessions's decision, and it went even further than Sessions in limiting the criteria for asylum.[43]
  • The USCIS announced it was creating a new office to track down individuals who lied on their applications in order to receive U.S. citizenship so that the USCIS could lawfully denaturalize them.[44]
  • June 28, 2018—The USCIS updated its guidance policy to expand its power to begin deportation proceedings for people using fake documents or who illegally used government benefits.[16][45]
  • July 3, 2018—The DOJ rescinded two guidance documents related to immigration, one of them giving work protections to refugees and another stating that employers should not implement "citizen only" hiring policies.[46]
  • July 2018—The USCIS created an Office of Investigations to ensure that foreign agents do not penetrate the agency and to guard against employee misconduct.[47]
  • July 13, 2018—The USCIS issued a guidance allowing it to deny incomplete visa applications without needing to issue a Request for Evidence, replacing a 2013 Obama Administration policy.[16][48]
  • July 31, 2018—The DOJ and the Labor Department announced a joint agreement to work together to crack down on companies violating U.S. law by favoring the hiring of foreign workers over U.S. citizens.[49]
  • August 28, 2018—The USCIS announced it would extend and expand its suspension of premium processing for the H-1B visa program, effectively tightening the program.[50]
  • September 17, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would reduce the refugee cap for Fiscal Year 2019 to 30,000, the lowest cap since the Refugee Act of 1980 was enacted.[51] On October 4, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum making the decision official.[52]
  • September 22, 2018—The DHS announced it would enact a rule to enforce U.S. law requiring that immigrants to the U.S. must not be an undue burden to the country, with the agency making it harder for legal immigrants to enter the country or stay in it if they use or are expected to use welfare programs.[53]
  • November 13, 2018—The U.S. voted against a UN General Assembly resolution praising the UNHCR and endorsing the Global Compact for Refugees – the latter of which the U.S. announced it would withdraw from – because it conflicted with American "sovereign interests."[54] That resolution had previously been approved by consensus in the 60 years of its existence before the Trump Administration requested a vote on the matter, and the U.S. was the only country to vote against the resolution.[54] On December 17, 2018, the United States voted against the Global Compact on Refugees, being joined only by Hungary.[55]
  • November 30, 2018—The USCIS formally proposed changes to the H-1B visa program to promote merit-based immigration, with the proposal favoring migrant workers with advanced degrees and changing how companies apply for the visas.[56] While some conservatives approved of the changes,[57] other conservatives strongly criticized them.[58]
  • The Trump Administration continued its opposition to the globalist Global Compact on Migration in 2018, voting against it during UN votes on December 10[59] and 19.[60] Additionally, numerous other countries followed the Trump Administration's lead in opposing the migration compact.[61]
  • In 2018, the State Department denied over 37,000 visa applications because of President Trump's travel ban.[62]
  • The number of H-1B visa approvals fell 10% in 2018.[63]

Refugee admissions

Refugee admission levels to the U.S. in 2018 remained low. In the first two weeks of 2018, 201 refugees entered the country, the lowest number in over a decade.[64] By early February 2018, the number of refugees entering the U.S. thus far in FY 2018 fell to a 15-year low.[65] The proportion of Muslim refugees also remained low,[66] and by May 2018, Christian refugees outnumbered Muslim refugees 3–1.[67] Refugee organizations in the U.S. saw significantly less revenue and downsized their operations.[68] By March 2018, the number of refugee admissions was on track to achieving a record low number for Fiscal Year 2018, including being on track to reduce admissions 77% compared to the Obama Administration.[69] This trend continued in the following months.[70] By late June 2018, 68% of all refugees admitted to the U.S. were Christian, a 16-year high,[71] and that number reached nearly 71% by September 2018.[72] In Fiscal Year 2018, the number of refugee admissions into the U.S. fell to the lowest level in the 38 years since the Refugee Act of 1980 was signed,[73] and Trump reduced refugee admissions 75% in 2018 compared to the Obama Administration in 2016.[74] The U.S. ended its status as the most common destination for refugees.[75]

Illegal immigration

President Trump visits the U.S. southern border, March 2018

The Trump Administration took several actions related to illegal immigration enforcement:

  • ICE continued cracking down on illegal immigration and oversaw several notable crackdowns. On January 10, 2018, ICE arrested 21 illegal immigrants after auditing 98 7-Eleven stores in 17 states, in what was then reported as the largest crackdown on an employer in the Trump era.[76] In late January 2018, ICE audited 77 businesses in northern California, the largest localized raid since the beginning of Trump's presidency.[77] In a week in February 2018, ICE arrested 212 illegals and audited 122 businesses in Los Angeles in order to enforce federal laws banning the hiring of illegals.[78] Later in February, ICE arrested 232 people in a four-day raid in California's Bay Area.[79] In late February 2018, U.S. authorities sentenced an illegal immigrant for paying smugglers to bring a relative into the U.S., described as "one of the first cases" of such a case taken by the government.[80] On April 5, 2018, ICE arrested 97 people at a meat processing plant in Tennessee.[81] Later in April 2018, ICE arrested 225 illegals in a six-day operation in New York.[82] In a five-state operation in the Midwest in May 2018, ICE arrested 78 illegals,[83] and in a six-day operation in the Chicago area later that month, ICE arrested 156 criminal aliens.[84] On June 5, 2018, ICE agents arrested 114 suspected illegal immigrants at a lawn and garden business in Ohio,[85] and later that month it arrested 146 suspected illegals at a large meat supplier in the state in what ICE reported was the largest workplace raid in at least ten years.[86] In June 2018, ICE arrested 91 criminal aliens in a five-day operation in New Jersey.[87] In July 2018, ICE arrested 132 illegals, including a high-ranking MS-13 member, in the Washington, D.C., area.[88] In August 2018, ICE raided several businesses in Nebraska and Minnesota and arrested 147 people, both illegal migrants and business managers, the latter for knowingly hiring the illegals and mistreating them.[89] Later in August, ICE raided a Texas factory and arrested 160 illegals employed there.[90] In September 2018, ICE arrested 98 criminal aliens in North Texas and Oklahoma,[91] and roughly the same time, it arrested 150 in the Los Angeles-area[92] 83 in Wisconsin,[93] 40 in New England,[94] and 102 in Nevada.[95] On December 7, 2018, ICE announced it had arrested 58 illegal aliens, many of them having criminals records, in New England,[96] and it also arrested 105 illegal migrants in New Jersey.[97] In early December 2018, ICE arrested 63 criminal aliens in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.[98]
    • By May 2018, the DHS under President Trump had doubled the number of businesses it had searched for breaking immigration hiring laws, and it had almost quadrupled the number of arrests made.[99] By July 2018, ICE's workplace enforcement had increased even more.[100] In Fiscal Year 2018, ICE workplace enforcement increased significantly from the previous year, with illegal worker arrests increasing 640%.[101] This increased enforcement benefited American workers.[102]
    • By May 2018, the number of illegals arrested who had not broken any other U.S. law had risen compared to the last two years of the Obama Administration.[8][103] In the first nine months of 2018, the number of such illegals arrested increased 66% compared to the previous year.[104]
    • The Trump Administration took steps to reverse the Obama Administration's downplaying of illegal migrant fraud, as illustrated when it announced it had charged over 20 illegals with ID fraud.[105]
    • Notably, the Trump Administration secured the deportation of the last known Nazi collaborator in the U.S., fourteen years after a court ordered the individual to be deported, and amidst stronger lobbying by the Trump Administration for Germany to take him back.[106]
    • Between October 2017 and June 2018, ICE arrests rose 17% and deportations rose 9%.[107] However, the proportion of "community arrests" of illegals, compared to total ICE arrests, was at a lower rate than under the Obama Administration.[108] In August 2018, the Border Patrol launched Operating Blazing Sands to crack down on human smuggling on the border with Mexico.[109] In Fiscal Year 2018, the number of deportation orders rose five percent from the previous year.[9] By late 2018, ICE was holding a record number migrants in detention,[110] and the HHS had a record number of illegal minors in custody.[111] In the first nine months of 2018, migrant deportations by ICE increased 14%, though levels were still lower than Obama Administration numbers, and arrests reached the highest level since 2014.[112] In the last three months of 2018, deportations again had increased but were still lower than under the Obama Administration.[113]
  • January 17, 2018—ICE and 17 Florida sheriffs announced a deal allowing the sheriffs to detain illegal immigrants for 48 hours beyond their release date to give ICE extra time to gain custody of them.[114]
  • March 5, 2018—Attorney General Sessions reversed a 2014 decision created by the Board of Immigration Appeals that had given asylum-seekers the right to a hearing even if their cases had been determined deficient.[115]
  • March 29, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it had ended an Obama-era policy that had required immigration officials to release many pregnant illegal immigrant women from custody, instead making the decision on a case-by-case basis.[116]
  • It was reported in March 2018 that the Trump Administration had "sharply" reduced the number of administrative closures in deportation cases which allow illegals to stay in the U.S.[117]
  • March 30, 2018—The DOJ issued a memo instituting an annual quota of 700 processed cases on immigration judges, which would go into effect on October 1, 2018.[118]
  • April 6, 2018—Attorney General Sessions issued a memo ordering federal prosecutors working near the U.S.–Mexico border to adopt a "zero tolerance policy" toward illegals, prosecuting every case that the DHS refers to the DOJ rather than selectively prosecuting, as well as prosecuting illegals "to the extent practicable."[119] On May 7, 2018, AG Sessions announced that the DOJ, along with the DHS, would implement the "zero tolerance" policy and prosecute every illegal for entering the country,[120] along with prosecuting illegals bringing their children with human smuggling.[121] Due to the large increase in illegal immigrant detainees, the Trump Administration decided to temporarily move 1,600 of them to federal prisons in June 2018.[122] Illegal border crossings fell 18% in June 2018, something which the DHS attributed to the zero-tolerance policy acting as a deterrent.[123]
  • April 6, 2018—President Trump signed a memorandum ordering the government to end the policy of "catch-and-release" when enforcing immigration law.[124]
  • By April 2018, the number of illegals winning deportation cases had fallen back to levels that existed before the Obama Administration's left-wing immigration policies were implemented.[125]
  • April 18, 2018—The Trump Administration, acting under an executive order that President Trump had earlier signed, imposed sanctions on a Syrian organization for attempting to illegally smuggle hundreds of people through the U.S. southern border.[126]
  • May 2, 2018—The DOJ sent 35 assistant U.S. attorneys and 18 immigration judges to the border to help process asylum claims quickly.[127]
  • May 11, 2018—The DOJ and the USCIS jointly announced they would expand their cooperation to enforce laws preventing companies from illegally favoring immigrant workers over Americans.[39][128]
  • May 17, 2018—Attorney General Sessions issued a directive ending the Obama-era practice of "administrative closures", which allowed immigration judges to unilaterally drop immigration cases and let illegals indefinitely remain in the country.[8][129]
  • June 2018—The Trump Administration implemented a policy requiring fingerprinting and immigration checks of parents claiming illegal migrant children apprehended by immigration authorities.[130]
  • June 20, 2018—While President Trump caved to the Left and the mainstream media by signing an executive order to prevent the separation of illegal migrant families while being detained, the order kept the administration's "zero tolerance" enforcement policy in place,[131] and it directed the Justice Department to challenge a 2015 court settlement that required the federal government to release illegal migrants with children.[132] In a court filing on June 29, 2018, the DOJ announced a new policy where it would seek to detain illegal migrant families indefinitely,[133] and on September 6, 2018, the DHS and HHS proposed a rule to allow them to detain illegal migrant families long-term.[134]
  • June 20, 2018—The Department of Defense accepted a DOJ request to send 21 of its attorneys to the southern border to help with illegal immigration cases.[135]
  • July 10, 2018—The Trump Administration enacted visa sanctions on Myanmar and Laos for refusing to accept their citizens being deported from the U.S.[136] By the end of 2018, the Trump Administration had made much progress in reducing the number of countries unwilling to take back deportees from the U.S., with the number of outright uncooperative countries falling from 23 to 9 between 2015 and 2018, and the number of "at-risk" countries falling from 62 to 24.[137]
  • July 2018—The DOJ instructed its U.S. attorneys to use the term "illegal alien" rather than "undocumented" as it is the most accurate term under U.S. immigration law.[138]
  • August 16, 2018—Attorney General Sessions issued an order to speed up the deportation process, requiring immigration judges not to postpone deportation cases unless there is "good cause shown."[139]
  • September 19, 2018—Attorney General Sessions placed new limits on the ability of immigration judges to dismiss deportation cases.[140]
  • November 8–9, 2018—The DOJ and DHS jointly published a rule prohibiting asylum for migrants who illegally crossed the U.S.–Mexico border.[141] The following day, President Trump signed a proclamation putting those new rules into effect.[142] The federal government subsequently moved to "harden" ports of entry, reducing the number of migrants allowed in to make asylum claims.[15]
  • November 19, 2018—The DHS announced it had temporarily shut down the busiest land border crossing along the southern border because of reports the migrant caravan was planning on ramming through that entry point.[143]
  • November 20, 2018—Chief of Staff John F. Kelly signed a memo authorizing U.S. troops on the southern border to perform some law enforcement duties, including lethal force, if necessary to protect Border Patrol agents.[144]
  • November 28, 2018—The DOJ revealed it would send 33 Drug Enforcement Administration agents and 10 U.S. Marshals Service officials to the southern border in California.[145]
  • December 20, 2018—The DHS announced it had reached an agreement with Mexico to return asylum-seekers who illegally crossed the U.S. southern border back to Mexico at least until their claims are processed, something done to help end the practice of "catch-and-release."[146] The Trump Administration began implementing the policy at the San Ysidro port of entry on January 25, 2019,[147] though the Mexican government publicly opposed the policy.[148]

Border security

President Trump visits border wall prototypes along the U.S. southern border, March 2018

The Trump Administration continued strengthening and expanding border security on the southern border:

  • April 4, 2018—President Trump signed an order deploying National Guard soldiers in order to secure the border and assist border patrol agents.[149] The Department of Defense quickly took steps to deploy National Guard troops,[150] and Secretary of Defense James Mattis signed an order on April 6, 2018, to approve funding for up to 4,000 troops.[151] By May 9, 2018, the CBP announced that because of the National Guard troops it had apprehended 1,600 additional illegals and turned back an additional 451.[152] The Pentagon announced on August 31, 2018, that Secretary Mattis had authorized up to 4,000 National Guard troops to remain at the border through September 2019.[153]
  • May 7, 2018—The Interior Department sent its law enforcement officers to help the DHS in securing the southern border with Mexico.[154]
  • October 26, 2018—Defense Secretary Mattis approved a request from the DHS to send an unspecified number of active-duty soldiers to the border with Mexico to help U.S. Border Patrol, something done as a large migrant caravan approached the U.S.[155] On October 29, 2018, the Pentagon announced it would initially deploy about 5,200 troops to the border,[156] and U.S. troops began deployment shortly afterward.[157] The soldiers immediately went to work securing the border and put up several miles of razor wire on existing border barriers.[7] On December 4, 2018, Defense Secretary Mattis approved a DHS request to extend troop employment until January 31, 2019, from the original end date of December 15, 2018.[158]
  • Among other border security improvements,[159] the Trump Administration constructed 20 miles of new and improved fencing in New Mexico.[160] The DHS also constructed 2.25 miles of improved fencing and border infrastructure at Calexico, California,[161] as well as 14 miles in San Diego.[162] The Rio Grande Valley also saw improved border security measures,[163] and the DHS waived environmental regulations in 2018 to expedite the construction of about 17 miles of wall in the area.[164] In September 2018, the CBP began construction of an improved four-mile border barrier in El Paso.[165] The CBP also began preparations for a six-mile border wall construction project in Texas scheduled to begin in February 2019,[166] an eight-mile construction project in Texas scheduled to begin at the same time,[167] and a 32-mile wall replacement project in Arizona to start in April 2019.[168] Despite these measures, some conservatives noted that the fencing used in these construction projects was similar to the fencing used during the Obama Administration.[169]

Miscellaneous

The Trump Administration took several miscellaneous immigration-related actions:

  • February 1, 2018—It was reported that the DOJ had effectively shut down its Office for Access to Justice, which was created in 2010 under Eric Holder and which funded several left-wing open borders organizations.[170]
  • March 26, 2018—The Commerce Department announced it would re-add a question to the U.S. Census asking U.S. residents if they are U.S. citizens.[171]
  • April 2018—The DOJ announced that at the end of the month it would end temporarily end a program that provides legal services to immigrants and illegal immigrants in immigration courts.[172]

Appointments, 2018

  • March 2018—President Trump appointed Andrew Veprek, a White House aide described as having strong pro-American immigration views, as a deputy assistant secretary at the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration.[173]
  • July 2018—President Trump appointed John Zadrozny, a White House aid opposed to mass migration, to serve on the State Department's Policy Planning Staff where he would influence matters related to the department's migration policies.[174]

Other achievements, 2018

President Trump speaking with Angel Families, June 2018

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

  • It was reported in April 2018 that compared to Fiscal Year 2016, the number of visas granted to foreign visitors fell by 13%, with significant decreases in both Muslin and non-Muslim countries.[175] The number of H-1B visa applications also fell in 2018, for the second year in a row, though levels were still relatively high.[176] Because of the Trump Administration's visa policies, American businesses made a stronger effort hire to American college graduates rather than foreigners.[18]
  • The number of legal immigrants in the U.S. for less than five years who used SNAP food stamps fell around 10% in 2018, after the number consistently rose for the previous ten years.[177]
  • Because of the Trump Administration's migration policies, which resulted in fewer migrant workers, farm owners raised their workers' wages and bought machinery to do some of the work.[178] President Trump's immigration policies were also cited as the reason for an increase in construction job opportunities for women.[179]
  • The surge in illegal immigration to Canada that was attributed to President Trump and his policies continued into 2018,[180] and the country's Immigration and Refugee Board was "overwhelmed" by the number of migrants entering the country.[181] On July 18, 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau even appointed a minister in charge of border security to combat the problem.[182]
  • President Trump used numerous opportunities to advocate for pro-American immigration policies. For example, in his 2018 State of the Union Address, Trump took a strong stance on immigration.[183] He criticized the open borders policies of previous presidential administrations,[184] stated that "Americans are dreamers, too",[185] and called for a merit-based immigration system.[186] He also called for action against MS-13[187] and honored the parents of the gang's victims.[188] Later, on April 5, 2018, President Trump deliberately went off-script at a tax-reform event to give a strong speech opposing illegal immigration.[189] In April 2018, President Trump explicitly refused to apologize for his statements on immigration that he made during his 2016 campaign.[190] He made strong immigration statements at a May 2018 National Rifle Association speech,[191] and that same month he refused to back down when the Left and the media condemned him for calling MS-13 members "animals."[192] On June 18, 2018, President Trump made other strong immigration statements, criticizing Europe's open border policies,[193] and he stated that under his presidency the U.S. "will not be a migrant camp and it will not be a refugee holding facility."[194] In July 2018, he again criticized Europe's migration policies, saying they were changing the continent for the worse and taking away its culture.[195] Trump criticized Europe's migration policies again in October 2018.[196] He made other strong statements criticizing the media[197] and Democrats[198] in the following days. He also called for the ability to immediately send illegal immigrants back to their home countries.[199] He also described the 2018 Migrant caravan as an "invasion"[200] and questioned why they waved the flags of their home countries if they wanted asylum in the U.S.[201] President Trump called for putting U.S. borders and citizens first, before those of other countries.[202] He also defended ICE when it came under attack from the Left,[203] and on August 20, 2018, he released an open letter defending ICE and held a White House ceremony honoring the agency and its members.[204] On November 1, 2018, President Trump gave a strong speech vowing to crack down on asylum abuse and illegal immigration.[205] Despite these strong statements, President Trump sometimes made weak statements on immigration, such as appearing to endorse letting in more foreign guest workers.[206]
  • President Trump continued advocating for the American victims of illegal alien crime, pointing them out during a campaign rally in June 2018[207] and holding an event for them a few days later,[208] among other examples.[209]
  • President Trump had shifted the GOP toward espousing pro-American immigration policies.[210]

Failures, 2018

Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:

  • March 23, 2018—The omnibus spending bill that President Trump reluctantly signed[22] had several measures that ignored and even hurt his conservative immigration agenda.[211][212] For example, the H-2B visa program was expanded, making it easier for employers to hire foreign workers rather than American citizens.[213] Additionally, the bill funded the hiring of only 65 new ICE agents as opposed to the 1,000 that President Trump requested.[214][215] It also allowed for increasing the practice of "catch-and-release" by eliminating 250 detention center beds despite President Trump's call to massively increase that number.[212][216] The bill also did little to achieve President Trump's promise to build a wall on the Southern border.[217] In addition to providing significantly less money than it asked for,[23] the bill included a clause specifically prohibiting the Trump Administration from using any of its wall prototype designs for the wall,[218] among some other restrictions.[23]
  • It was reported in April 2018 that since the beginning of Trump's presidency in January 2017, the Trump Administration released about 100,000 illegal immigrants that it caught crossing the nation's southern border, which it did because of "catch-and-release" laws that had been previously passed by Congress.[219]
  • June 25, 2018—The Customs and Border Protection agency announced that despite the Administration's zero-tolerance policy officially remaining in effect, because of President Trump's executive order to end the separation of illegal alien minors from their parents, it had to suspend prosecutions for illegal alien parents.[220] In another failure, the DHS was forced to release illegal immigrant parents in order to reunite them with their illegal minor children,[221] even though thousands of empty beds in ICE facilities were available for them.[222] Additionally, the HHS admitted in August 2018 that is was continuing to deliver illegal immigrant minors to their close illegal immigrant relatives already in the U.S.[223] The number of migrant families illegally entering the country reached a record high in August 2018 as a result,[224] and high illegal immigration levels continued afterward.[225]
  • December 18, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would temporarily release illegal minors into homes containing illegals, though it said it would continue fingerprinting "sponsors."[226]
  • Because of the need to deal with massive illegal immigration on the U.S. southern border, ICE was forced to decrease the number of arrests of illegals in the interior of the U.S.[227]
  • Despite the Trump Administration's many accomplishments on immigration in its first two years, some conservatives noted it had not been as aggressive as it could have been.[2][228]

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  119. Multiple references: Despite this order, some media sources reported that the "zero tolerance" policy was reportedly not as effective as hoped: Other media outlets reported that the order greatly expanded the number of prosecuted illegals: See also:
  120. Multiple references: DHS Secretary Nielsen defended the policy shortly afterward in front of Congress: See also:
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  123. Multiple references: Despite this, illegal migration by migrant families remained at high levels: Unofficial reports of the drop in illegal border crossings: July 2018 numbers:
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  131. Multiple references: The zero-tolerance policy remained in effect despite some reports stating otherwise: Shortly afterward, the DHS released its plan for reuniting the illegal minors with their illegal immigrant parents: See also:
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  141. Multiple references: The policy's provisions combating the smuggling of illegal minors into the U.S.: See also:
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  143. Multiple references: The DHS's explanation: The CBP temporarily closed the same port of entry on November 25, 2018, after the caravan migrants actually attempted to force themselves across the border: See also: Regarding the U.S.'s use of tear gas to defend its agents: President Trump's reaction: Notably, U.S. immigration authorities had to use tear gas again on January 1, 2019, to defend the border:
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  149. Multiple references: The deployment was announced prior to actual signing: The National Guard's intended role in the deployment: President Trump's action was not unprecedented, as Presidents Bush II and Obama also deployed the National Guard to the border during their terms: See also:
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  154. Multiple references: After only a few days, the deployment already had tangible results: The federal government massively increased arrests on federal border lands as a result of the Interior Department's action: One year later, the department had doubled the number of its officers deployed to the border: See also:
  155. Multiple references: The operation was originally called "Faithful Patriot," but the Pentagon eventually dropped that name: See also:
  156. Multiple references: U.S. military officials stated that they expected the total number of deployed soldiers to eventually exceed 5,200: The Pentagon later stated the number of troops would be raised to about 8,000: See also:
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  161. Multiple references: The project was completed in October 2018: DHS Secretary Nielsen visited the fencing to commemorate its completion: See also:
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  174. Gramer, Robbie (July 26, 2018). Refugee Skeptic to Assume Key Role on Migration Issues at State Department. Foreign Policy. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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  179. Binder, John (May 22, 2018). Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Opening Construction Jobs for Women. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
  180. Multiple references: The surge was so great that the Canadian government took steps to end it: See also:
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  187. Binder, John (January 30, 2018). Trump in SOTU Address: Congress Must Close ‘Deadly Loopholes’ That Allowed MS-13 Gang to Proliferate. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  188. Multiple references: Some of President Trump's guests showcased the policies he supported:
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  214. Binder, John (March 23, 2018). Spending Bill Does Not Fund 1,000 New Deportation Agents Trump Requested. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
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  222. Dinan, Stephen (July 15, 2018). 40% vacancy: Feds release illegal immigrant families instead of filling detention centers. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
    Later news reports stated that illegal migrants were also released because ICE did not have space for them:
  223. Munro, Neil (August 16, 2018). Border Agencies Must Deliver Youth Migrants to Illegal-Alien Relatives in U.S., Says HHS Official. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
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  224. Dinan, Stephen (September 12, 2018). Illegal immigrant families exploit 'catch-and-release' loopholes, surge over border at record levels. The Washington Times. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
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  225. Multiple references: The high migration levels were labeled a crisis:
  226. Multiple references: The migrants were released over Christmas: The Trump Administration decided to release another 2,000 illegal aliens early in the following year: A large "tent city" was closed because of this policy change: See also:
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