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This article is a list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to immigration, illegal immigration, and border security in 2020.
 
This article is a list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to immigration, illegal immigration, and border security in 2020.
  
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[[Customs and Border Protection]] made combating extra-continental migration a priority for 2020.<ref>Bensman, Todd (January 4, 2020). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Case-You-Missed-It-CBP-Chief-Confirmed-ExtraContinental-Migration-2020-Priority In Case You Missed It, CBP Chief Confirmed 'Extra-Continental' Migration as a 2020 Priority]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 4, 2020.</ref>
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President Trump and his administration continued advancing conservative immigration policies in 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Judd, Brandon (January 9, 2020). [https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/09/judd-trump-border-wall/ JUDD: Trump’s Immigration Policies Are Curbing Illegal Immigration — That’s The Real Border Wall]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Hackman, Michelle (January 13, 2020). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-celebrates-wall-construction-but-invisible-barriers-have-shown-greater-impact-11578919826 Trump Administration Celebrates Wall Construction, but Invisible Barriers Have Shown Greater Impact]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
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*Kight, Stef W. (January 14, 2020). [https://www.axios.com/border-numbers-december-immigration-dhs-cbp-dfab0f40-1a6a-46d9-9a34-44f9b52614d4.html Trump’s big border wall win]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.</ref> Among other actions, [[Customs and Border Protection]] made combating extra-continental migration a priority for 2020,<ref>Bensman, Todd (January 4, 2020). [https://cis.org/Bensman/Case-You-Missed-It-CBP-Chief-Confirmed-ExtraContinental-Migration-2020-Priority In Case You Missed It, CBP Chief Confirmed 'Extra-Continental' Migration as a 2020 Priority]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 4, 2020.</ref> and it worked to end "catch-and-release."<ref>Munro, Neil (January 14, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/14/customs-and-border-protection-chief-we-have-all-but-ended-catch-and-release/ Customs and Border Protection Chief: ‘We Have All But Ended Catch and Release’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.</ref> The Labor Department increased its scrutiny of attempts by companies to import foreign labor.<ref>North, David (January 7, 2020). [https://cis.org/North/DoLs-Debarments-Lists-Bad-H2A-and-H2B-Employers-Get-Longer DoL's Debarments Lists of Bad H-2A and H-2B Employers Get Longer]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref>
  
 
==Executive actions, 2020==
 
==Executive actions, 2020==
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*[https://www.voanews.com/usa/immigration/us-starts-sending-asylum-seekers-across-arizona-border US Starts Sending Asylum-Seekers Across Arizona Border]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/usa/immigration/us-starts-sending-asylum-seekers-across-arizona-border US Starts Sending Asylum-Seekers Across Arizona Border]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
 
*Arthur, Andrew R. (January 7, 2020). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Migrants-Sent-Back-Nogales-Ariz Migrants Sent Back at Nogales, Ariz.] ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 7, 2020.</ref>
 
*Arthur, Andrew R. (January 7, 2020). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Migrants-Sent-Back-Nogales-Ariz Migrants Sent Back at Nogales, Ariz.] ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 7, 2020.</ref>
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*January 6, 2020—The U.S. Border Patrol announced it would begin implementing an October 2019 DOJ rule and collect DNA samples from certain migrants under U.S. custody.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*January 6, 2020—The U.S. Border Patrol announced it would begin implementing an October 2019 DOJ rule and collect DNA samples from certain migrants under U.S. custody.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Dinan, Stephen (January 7, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/7/dhs-announces-pilot-program-to-take-dna-samples-fr/ DHS announces pilot program to take DNA samples from people arrested at border]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
 
*Dinan, Stephen (January 7, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/7/dhs-announces-pilot-program-to-take-dna-samples-fr/ DHS announces pilot program to take DNA samples from people arrested at border]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
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*[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/01/06/us/ap-us-border-dna-collection.html US to Start Collecting DNA From People Detained at Border]. ''The New York Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
 
*[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/01/06/us/ap-us-border-dna-collection.html US to Start Collecting DNA From People Detained at Border]. ''The New York Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
 
*Merchant, Nomaan (January 6, 2020). [https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2020/01/06/dna-testing-bordeer-collection/40952247/ U.S. to start collecting DNA from people detained at border]. ''The Detroit News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.</ref>
 
*Merchant, Nomaan (January 6, 2020). [https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2020/01/06/dna-testing-bordeer-collection/40952247/ U.S. to start collecting DNA from people detained at border]. ''The Detroit News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.</ref>
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*January 6, 2020—The DHS announced the U.S. would begin deporting Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala to file their claims in the latter country rather than the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*January 6, 2020—The DHS announced the U.S. would begin deporting Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala to file their claims in the latter country rather than the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Hackman, Michelle (January 6, 2020). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-could-begin-deporting-mexican-asylum-seekers-to-guatemala-11578357438 U.S. Could Begin Deporting Mexican Asylum Seekers to Guatemala]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
 
*Hackman, Michelle (January 6, 2020). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-could-begin-deporting-mexican-asylum-seekers-to-guatemala-11578357438 U.S. Could Begin Deporting Mexican Asylum Seekers to Guatemala]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
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*Chavez, Julio-Cesar; Diaz, Lizbeth (January 7, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-mexico/into-the-lions-den-mexican-asylum-seekers-fear-deportation-to-guatemala-idUSKBN1Z62PK 'Into the lion's den': Mexican asylum seekers fear deportation to Guatemala]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
 
*Chavez, Julio-Cesar; Diaz, Lizbeth (January 7, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-mexico/into-the-lions-den-mexican-asylum-seekers-fear-deportation-to-guatemala-idUSKBN1Z62PK 'Into the lion's den': Mexican asylum seekers fear deportation to Guatemala]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
 
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-mexico/mexico-considers-bringing-mexican-asylum-seekers-sent-to-guatemala-back-home-interior-minister-idUSKBN1Z81W7 Mexico considers bringing Mexican asylum seekers sent to Guatemala back home: interior minister]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref>
 
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-mexico/mexico-considers-bringing-mexican-asylum-seekers-sent-to-guatemala-back-home-interior-minister-idUSKBN1Z81W7 Mexico considers bringing Mexican asylum seekers sent to Guatemala back home: interior minister]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref>
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*January 9, 2020—The U.S. and Honduras finalized the implementation of an asylum agreement originally signed in September 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
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*González, Marlon (January 9, 2020). [https://apnews.com/15661fc80b8446b75131bb97d5606b32 US-Honduras finalize implementation steps on asylum deal]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*González, Marlon (January 9, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/9/us-honduras-finalize-implementation-steps-on-asylu/ US-Honduras finalize implementation steps on asylum deal]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-honduras-usa/u-s-to-send-police-to-honduras-to-provide-support-in-immigration-control-idUSKBN1Z82G6 U.S. to send police to Honduras to provide support in immigration control]. ''Reuters''. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/01/09/world/americas/ap-lt-honduras-immigration.html US-Honduras Finalize Implementation Steps on Asylum Deal]. ''The New York Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Narea, Nicole (January 9, 2020). [https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/1/9/21058837/honduras-asylum-migrant-agreement-deport-safe-third The Trump administration has finalized an agreement to deport asylum seekers back to Honduras]. ''Vox''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Sands, Geneva (January 7, 2020). [https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/us-closer-sending-asylum-seeking-migrants-honduras/index.html US moves closer to sending asylum-seeking migrants to Honduras]. ''CNN''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.</ref>
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*January 14, 2020—It was reported that the DHS had begun deporting illegal migrants from Tucson, Arizona, to Guadalajara, a city over 1,000 miles away from the U.S. southern border, and that it planned on expanding the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Shaw, Adam (January 14, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-mexican-migrants-mexico-border-crisis Trump administration starts returning migrants deep into Mexico to combat border crisis]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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*Mastrangelo, Dominick (January 14, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/dhs-using-airplanes-to-deport-mexican-migrants-away-from-us-border DHS using airplanes to deport Mexican migrants away from US border]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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*Galvan, Astrid; Spagat, Elliot (January 14, 2020). [https://apnews.com/55da2039f0037f1afa158b007683cde9 US sending Mexican migrants 1,000 miles from border]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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*[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/01/14/us/ap-us-immigration-deported-mexicans.html US Sending Mexican Migrants 1,000 Miles From Border]. ''The New York Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.</ref>
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*July 28, 2020—The [[DHS]] announced its rejection of any further [[DACA]] requests.<ref>Multiple references:
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*DHS (July 28, 2020). [https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/07/28/department-homeland-security-will-reject-initial-requests-daca-it-weighs-future Department of Homeland Security Will Reject Initial Requests for DACA As It Weighs Future of the Program]. ''Department of Homeland Security''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Pura, Anthony (July 29, 2020). [https://www.10news.com/news/national/changes-to-daca-program-announced Changes to DACA program announced]. ''10 News''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Rendon, Cristina (July 29, 2020). [https://www.ktvu.com/news/daca-changes-will-be-temporary-dept-of-homeland-security-says DACA changes will be temporary, Dept. of Homeland Security says]. ''KVTU''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.</ref>
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===Border security===
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The Trump Administration continued taking actions to strengthen and expand border security on the southern border:
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*The Trump Administration continued constructing new or improved replacement border barriers on the U.S. southern border. On January 10, 2020, the DHS announced it had constructed 100 miles of wall since the beginning of the Trump Administration.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Shaw, Adam (January 10, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-marks-100-miles-of-border-wall-promises-many-more-to-come Trump administration marks 100 miles of border wall, vows 'many more' to come]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Pitofsky, Marina (January 9, 2020). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/477594-trump-administration-to-announce-completion-of-100-miles-of-border Trump officials to announce completion of 100 miles of border wall]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Spagat, Elliot (January 10, 2020). [https://apnews.com/a74d2c453773a5ab53048d956a1fd074 Administration touts 100th mile of border wall under Trump]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Spagat, Elliot (January 10, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/10/administration-touts-100th-mile-of-border-wall-und/ Administration touts 100th mile of border wall under Trump]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Hopkins, Jason (January 10, 2020). [https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/10/walls-work-dhs-celebrates-100-miles-of-new-border-wall/ ‘Walls Work’: DHS Celebrates 100 Miles Of New Border Wall]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Carranza, Rafael (January 10, 2020). [https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2020/01/10/border-wall-acting-homeland-security-chief-chad-wolf-visit-yuma-cbp-mark-morgan/4422676002/ Homeland Security chief marks completion of 100 miles of 'new border wall' with plaque]. ''Arizona Republic''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Owen, Quinn (January 10, 2020). [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-administration-announces-completion-100-miles-border-wall/story?id=68200934 Trump administration announces completion of 100 miles of border wall construction]. ''ABC News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Alvarez, Priscilla (January 10, 2020). [https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/politics/trump-border-wall/index.html Trump administration reaches 100-mile mark for border wall]. ''CNN''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Baumann, Beth (January 11, 2020). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/01/11/the-highlyanticipated-border-wall-just-hit-a-major-milestone-n2559366 The Highly-Anticipated Border Wall Just Hit a Major Milestone]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*[https://www.oann.com/homeland-security-officials-announce-milestone-in-southern-border-wall-construction/ Homeland Security Officials Announce Milestone In Southern Border Wall Construction]. ''One America News Network''. January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Ayesh, Rashaan (January 11, 2020). [https://www.axios.com/trump-administration-100-mile-southern-border-wall-cf8838f3-63c4-4e2d-8cc1-0888ae87493d.html Trump admin says it completed 100th mile of southern border wall]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (January 14, 2020). [https://cis.org/Arthur/There-100-Miles-New-Border-Wall-or-Not Is There 100 Miles of New Border Wall, or Not?] ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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*Price, Bob; Darby, Brandon; Marlow, Alexander (January 8, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/01/08/exclusive-video-alex-marlow-brandon-darby-discuss-impact-of-gaps-in-u-s-border-wall/ EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Alex Marlow, Brandon Darby Discuss Impact of Gaps in U.S. Border Wall]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
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*Musto, Julia (January 11, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/media/brandon-judd-border-wall-trump-critics-court-win Brandon Judd: Border wall critics are 'absolutely incorrect,' calls court ruling 'a great win']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Munro, Neil (January 10, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/01/10/dhs-chief-admits-will-not-build-450-mile-border-wall-by-november/ DHS Chief Admits Will Not Build 450-Mile Border Wall by November]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.</ref> The administration was assisted by a January 8, 2020, appeals court ruling allowing it to use $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall construction.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Blitzer, Ronn (January 9, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-court-ruling-allowing-construction-of Trump touts court ruling allowing military funds for border wall construction]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Dinan, Stephen (January 9, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/9/donald-trump-takes-victory-lap-court-rules-border-/ Trump takes victory lap as court rules border wall building can proceed]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Munro, Neil (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/01/09/court-releases-3-6-billion-for-border-wall/ Appeals Court Releases $3.6 Billion for Border Wall]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Hackman, Michelle (January 9, 2020). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/appeals-court-allows-use-of-3-6-billion-in-military-construction-funds-for-border-wall-11578546956 Appeals Court Allows Use of $3.6 Billion in Military Construction Funds for Border Wall]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 9, 2020). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/34577-trump-wins-again-federal-court-blocks-leftist-lawfare-to-stop-wall Trump Wins Again: Federal Court Blocks Leftist Lawfare To Stop Wall]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Stieber, Zachary (January 9, 2020). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-can-use-3-6-billion-in-military-funds-for-border-wall-appeals-court_3198848.html Trump Can Use $3.6 Billion in Military Funds for Border Wall, Court Rules]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Mastrangelo, Dominick (January 9, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/federal-appeals-court-lifts-block-on-3-6b-in-funding-for-trumps-border-wall Federal appeals court lifts block on $3.6B in funding for Trump's border wall]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Coote, Darryl (January 9, 2020). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2020/01/09/Federal-court-lifts-stay-on-Trumps-border-wall-funds/8011578546597/ Federal court lifts stay on Trump's border wall funds]. ''UPI''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Wise, Justin (January 9, 2020). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/477476-appeals-court-lifts-order-blocking-trump-from-using-military-funds Appeals court lifts order blocking Trump from using military funds for border wall]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Mangan, Dan (January 9, 2020). [https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/09/trump-border-wall-can-use-military-money-during-legal-challenge.html Trump can use military funds for border wall during legal challenge, appeals court says]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Prestigiacomo, Amanda (January 9, 2020). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/just-in-court-approves-3-6-billion-for-border-wall-trump-responds/ Court Approves $3.6 Billion For Border Wall; Trump Responds]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (January 10, 2020). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Fifth-Circuit-Clears-Trump-Wall-Construction Fifth Circuit Clears Trump Wall Construction]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Merchant, Nomaan; Freking, Kevin (January 9, 2020). [https://apnews.com/494015fbbd5422e409cdef048112c1e9 US courts rule for border walls both public and private]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Athey, Amber (January 9, 2020). [https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/09/5th-circuit-appeals-court-rules-military-funds-border-wall-trump/ Appeals Court Says Trump Can Use Military Construction Funds For Border Wall]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Pavlich, Katie (January 9, 2020). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/01/09/what-house-touts-border-wall-victory-n2559234 White House Touts Latest Border Wall Victory]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Aguilar, Julián (January 9, 2020). [https://www.texastribune.org/2020/01/09/court-rules-trump-can-use-4-billion-military-funds-border-wall/ Appeals court rules Trump can use nearly $4 billion in military funds for border wall]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Freking, Kevin (January 9, 2020). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/09/trump-white-house-welcomes-court-ruling-border-wall-funding/4420282002/ White House welcomes federal appeals court ruling on border wall spending]. ''USA Today'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Lantry, Lauren (January 9, 2020). [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-praises-appeals-court-decision-military-funds-border/story?id=68168127 Trump praises appeals court decision that military funds can be used for border wall]. ''ABC News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Aguilar, Julián (January 9, 2020). [https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2020/01/appeals-court-rules-trump-can-use-nearly-4-billion-military-funds-border-wall/162352/ Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Use Nearly $4 Billion in Military Funds for Border Wall]. ''Government Executive'' (from ''The Texas Tribune''). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Arévalo, Dina (January 9, 2020). [https://www.themonitor.com/2020/01/09/private-border-wall-construction-resume/ Private border wall construction to resume]. ''The Monitor''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Kanno-Youngs, Zolan (January 9, 2020). [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/us/politics/trump-border-wall.html Twin Court Rulings Buoy Construction of Trump’s Border Wall]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Moran, Rick (January 9, 2020). [https://pjmedia.com/trending/court-rules-trump-administration-can-tap-3-5-billion-in-military-funds-for-wall/ Court Rules Trump Administration Can Tap $3.5 Billion in Military Funds for Wall]. ''PJ Media''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*Findell, Elizabeth (January 9, 2020). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/private-border-wall-construction-can-proceed-judge-rules-11578612707 Private Border Wall Construction Can Proceed, Judge Rules]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Nguyen Ly, Mimi (January 10, 2020). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/south-texas-private-border-wall-construction-project-can-proceed-federal-judge-rules_3199732.html South Texas Private Border Wall Construction Project Can Proceed, Federal Judge Rules]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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*Miles, Frank (January 10, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/private-texas-company-planned-border-wall-can-proceed-judge-rules Private Texas company's planned border wall along Rio Grande can proceed, judge rules]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref>
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*In January 2020, the U.S. Army transferred multiple Black Hawk helicopters to the CBP for border enforcement and other operations along the U.S. southern border.<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://apnews.com/ae0df2269bab2fa1b15bfbd8ac24f495 Black Hawks to start border flights in New Mexico]. ''Associated Press''. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/14/black-hawks-to-start-border-flights-in-new-mexico/ Black Hawks to start border flights in New Mexico]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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*Kocherga, Angela (January 13, 2020). [https://www.abqjournal.com/1409572/black-hawk-helicopters-take-to-the-border-skies.html Black Hawk helicopters take to the border skies]. ''Albuquerque Journal''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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*Borunda, Daniel (January 9, 2020). [https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2020/01/09/black-hawk-helicopters-added-cbp-air-and-marine-operations-el-paso/4423529002/ Black Hawk helicopters added to CBP Air and Marine Operations in El Paso]. ''El Paso Times''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.</ref>
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*In mid-February 2020, the [[Trump administration]] announced that it would divert 3.8 billion dollars in funding from the [[Department of Defense]] to help build the [[border wall]].<ref>Two references:
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*[https://www.npr.org/2020/02/13/805796618/trump-administration-diverts-3-8-billion-in-pentagon-funding-to-border-wall Trump Administration Diverts $3.8 Billion In Pentagon Funding To Border Wall]
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*[https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/02/13/npr-trump-administration-diverts-3-8-billion-in-pentagon-funding-to-border-wall Trump administration diverts $3.8 billion in Pentagon funding to border wall]</ref>
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*In early March 2020, border apprehensions started rising after eight consecutive months of decline, with CBP acting commissioner Mark Morgan crediting the efficiency increase and expansion of the initiatives to [[President Trump]] and the [[Trump administration|latter's administration]].<ref>Multiple sources:
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*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/05/border-apprehensions-increase-february/ Border Apprehensions Rose Slightly, Ending Eight Straight Months Of Decline]
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*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/border-apprehensions-streak-over-asylum-policies/ Border apprehensions rise for first time in 9 months despite asylum crackdown]
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*[https://twnews.us/us-news/border-apprehensions-rise-for-first-time-in-9-months Border apprehensions rise for first time in 9 months]
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*[https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/03/05/border-apprehensions-rise-slightly-ending-8-straight-months-of-decline/ Border Apprehensions Rise Slightly, Ending 8 Straight Months of Decline]
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*[https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/sw-border-migration Southwest Border Migration FY 2020]</ref>
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*According to [[USA Today]] on March 19, 2020, [[Donald Trump]] announced the closure of the southern border as a measure to curb the spread of the [[coronavirus]].<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/03/19/u-s-mexico-officials-look-ban-non-essential-travel-across-border/2874497001/ Trump announces U.S.-Mexico border closure to stem spread of coronavirus]</ref> In addition, a poll published on March 17, 2020 showed that ''62% of Americans agree that borders should be closed''.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2020/03/20/coronavirus-impact-62-of-americans-want-border-closed/#42f87996cae2 62% Of Americans Want Border Closed]</ref>
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*According to Business Insider on March 17, 2020, the [[United States Army Corps of Engineers]] agreed to give $569 million to a contracting firm to further construction for the southern border wall.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-us-army-just-gave-a-contractor-with-a-history-of-gop-donations-24569-million-to-build-parts-of-trumps-border-wall/ar-BB12MPNH The US Army just gave a contractor with a history of GOP donations $569 million to build parts of Trump's border wall]</ref>
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*April 9, 2020—According to [[The Daily Caller]], there was a massive drop in border crossings due to thousands of migrants simply being turned back after orders to enact a travel ban.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/09/border-apprehensions-coronavirus-cbp/ Border Apprehensions Drop, Thousands Of Migrants Turned Back Amid Coronavirus Crisis]</ref>
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*April 20, 2020—The [[Trump administration]] announced that the travel ban would be extended for an additional month due to the [[coronavirus]] outbreak.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/20/trump-travel-ban-mexico-border-coronavirus/ Trump Administration Extends Travel Ban On Mexican Border For Another Month]</ref>
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*June 23, 2020—[[President Trump]] visited a section of a border wall in Yuma, Arizona to sign a plaque celebrating 200 miles of the barrier constructed.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Samuels, Brett and Chalfant, Morgan (June 23, 2020). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/504162-trump-signs-border-wall-during-arizona-tour]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Spiering, Charlie (June 23, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/23/trump-signs-plaque-to-celebrate-200-miles-of-border-wall-in-arizona/# Trump Signs Plaque to Celebrate 200 Miles of Border Wall in Arizona]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Giaritelli, Anna (June 23, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-signs-foolproof-border-wall Trump signs ‘foolproof’ border wall]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Morefield, Scott (June 23, 2020). [https://dailycaller.com/2020/06/23/donald-trump-signs-border-wall-san-luis-arizona/ Trump Signs New Border Wall Section In Arizona To Commemorate 200 Miles]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.</ref>
  
 
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*President Trump's America First immigration policies had benefited American workers by creating a tight jobs market which raised the wages of American workers.<ref>Ruesterholz, Scott (January 3, 2020). [https://townhall.com/columnists/scottruesterholz/2020/01/03/trumps-immigration-policy-is-finally-putting-american-workers-first-n2558886 Trump’s Immigration Policy is Finally Putting American Workers First].''Townhall''. Retrieved January 4, 2020.</ref>
 
*President Trump's America First immigration policies had benefited American workers by creating a tight jobs market which raised the wages of American workers.<ref>Ruesterholz, Scott (January 3, 2020). [https://townhall.com/columnists/scottruesterholz/2020/01/03/trumps-immigration-policy-is-finally-putting-american-workers-first-n2558886 Trump’s Immigration Policy is Finally Putting American Workers First].''Townhall''. Retrieved January 4, 2020.</ref>
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*The Mexican government continued to help reduce illegal immigration levels to the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
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*London, Matt (January 9, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/media/exclusive-video-mexican-military-border-patrol EXCLUSIVE: Mexican military rushes to help Border Patrol stop illegal border crossers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
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*Peña, Jason (January 14, 2020). [https://cis.org/Pena/Mexican-Authorities-Arrest-Over-700-Migrants-Four-Days Mexican Authorities Arrest Over 700 Migrants in Four Days]. 'Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.</ref>
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*After the disastrous effects of [[globalism]] and [[open borders]] were exemplified with the [[coronavirus]] outbreak, [[Mexico]] considered restrictions on the U.S. southern border,<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/13/mexico-border-restrictions-coronavirus/ Mexico Considering U.S. Border Restrictions To Fight Coronavirus Spread]</ref> with governors in Mexico later urging the AMLO to prevent Americans from crossing the border.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/03/27/mexican-governors-amlo-should-halt-texas-border-crossings/# Mexican Governors Ask AMLO to Stop Americans from Crossing Border]</ref> In addition, as asserted by the NY Daily News, “Mexico just might agree to pay for that wall after all.”<ref>[https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-mexico-stop-americans-crossing-border-coronavirus-covid-20200326-tysu6egnanautlovdzuuzvifca-story.html Mexican protesters stop Americans from crossing the border]</ref>
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*March 18, 2020—CBP commissioner Mark Morgan asserted that [[President Trump]]'s policies such as Migrant Protection Protocols in addition to [[CDC]] orders to effectively reject illegal entries by the thousands had lead to massively lower detainees the agency had to deal with and helped contain the [[coronavirus]].<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/border-mark-morgan-wall-trump-policies-coronavirus Trump's policies, border wall have been critical in containing coronavirus, CBP chief says: 'We're much better positioned now']</ref>
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*April 11, 2020—President Trump threatened to visa sanction countries such that they refuse to accept their citizens who are deported from the [[United States]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/11/trump-issues-visa-threat-for-deportees/ Trump Threatens Countries With Visa Sanctions If They Stop Accepting Deported Citizens]
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*[https://iotwreport.com/trump-threatens-countries-with-visa-sanctions-if-they-stop-accepting-deported-citizens/ Trump Threatens Countries With Visa Sanctions If They Stop Accepting Deported Citizens]
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*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-threatens-to-withhold-visas-for-countries-that-dont-quickly-repatriate-citizens/ar-BB12sH5g Trump threatens to withhold visas for countries that don't quickly repatriate citizens]</ref>
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*April 21, 2020—[[President Trump]] announced that the issuing of green cards will be halted for sixty days, with exceptions for essential workers.<ref>Two references:
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*[https://www.politico.com/states/california/story/2020/04/21/trump-to-halt-most-green-cards-with-notable-exceptions-1278786 Trump to halt most green cards, with notable exceptions]
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*[https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/494003-trump-to-suspend-issuing-green-cards-for-60-days Trump to suspend issuing green cards for 60 days]</ref>
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*April 21, 2020—Trump admin [[Betsy DeVos]] blocked all [[illegal aliens]] attending college from receiving [[coronavirus]] emergency aid.<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/21/betsy-devos-undocumented-college-students-aid-199465 DeVos bars undocumented college students from emergency aid]
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*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/wesleywhistle/2020/04/21/devos-blocks-daca-students-from-coronavirus-emergency-grant-aid/#37b04aa0762a DeVos Blocks DACA Students From Coronavirus Emergency Grant Aid]
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*[https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/494023-devos-rule-blocks-undocumented-college-students-from-receiving DeVos blocks undocumented college students from receiving emergency aid amid pandemic]
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*[https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-admin-blocks-undocumented-college-students-from-receiving-stimulus-cash/ Trump Admin Blocks Illegal Immigrant College Students from Receiving Stimulus Cash]</ref>
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*May 20, 2020—$1.28 billion was given by federal officials to a Trump-favored construction firm to continue the building of a barrier on the southern border.<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://tucson.com/news/local/1-28-billion-wall-project-on-arizona-border-goes-to-firm-favored-by-trump/article_ad3b3de1-ccbd-5771-951c-49e09c720ec0.html#tracking-source=home-trending $1.28 billion wall project on Arizona border goes to firm favored by Trump]
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*[https://kvoa.com/news/top-stories/2020/05/20/construction-company-gets-1-3b-contract-for-us-mexico-border-wall/ Construction company gets $1.3B contract for US-Mexico border wall]
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/contract-us-mexico-border-wall-billion Largest contract yet for US-Mexico border wall announced, worth $1.3 billion]</ref>
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*June 22, 2020—President Trump signed a proclamation suspending foreign worker visas for the rest of the year amidst the [[CCP pandemic]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/ Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak]
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*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-suspends-some-foreign-worker-visas-through-end-of-the-year/ar-BB15QBzV Trump Suspends Some Foreign Worker Visas Through End of the Year]
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*[https://www.courthousenews.com/trump-to-suspend-foreign-worker-visas-until-end-of-year/ Trump Suspends Foreign Worker Visas Until End of Year]
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*[https://news.yahoo.com/trump-suspend-h-1b-visas-200837304.html Trump suspends entry of certain foreign workers despite business opposition]
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*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/06/25/covid-19-trump-suspends-guest-worker-visas-column/3241412001/ Donald Trump right to suspend guest worker visas — American STEM workers deserve to work]</ref>
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*July 21, 2020—[[President Trump]] signed a memorandum prohibiting illegal aliens from being counted in the census.<ref>Two references:
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*Levine, Jon (July 18, 2020). [https://nypost.com/2020/07/18/trump-planning-order-to-exclude-illegal-immigrants-from-census/ Trump planning executive order to exclude illegal immigrants from census]. ''The New York Post''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Shaw, Adam and Roberts, John (July 21, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-to-sign-order-illegal-immigrants-voting-districts Trump signs order to prevent illegal immigrants from being counted in redrawing of voting districts]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.</ref>
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*August 3, 2020—President Trump signed an executive order limiting federal contractors from hiring foreign workers over American citizens.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Parker, Marco (August 3, 2020). [https://news.bloomberglaw.com/federal-contracting/trump-to-limit-u-s-contractors-use-of-foreign-workers Trump Orders Limits on U.S. Contractors’ Use of Foreign Workers]. ''Bloomberg Law''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*VOA News (August 3, 2020). [https://www.voanews.com/usa/immigration/trump-moves-limit-foreign-workers-federal-agencies Trump Moves to Limit Foreign Workers in Federal Agencies]. ''VOA News''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Datoc, Christian (August 3, 2020). [https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/03/trump-signs-another-executive-order-restricting-h1b-visa-opportunities/ Trump Signs Another Executive Order Restricting H1B Visa Opportunities]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.</ref>
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*September 1, 2020—[[ICE]] announced the arrests of over two thousand illegal aliens, most of them with criminal convictions.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Coates, Erin (September 1, 2020). [https://www.westernjournal.com/ice-announces-arrests-2000-illegal-immigrants-many-convicted-violent-crimes/ ICE Announces Arrests of Over 2,000 Illegal Immigrants, Many Convicted of Violent Crimes]. ''Western Journal''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Giaritelli, Anna (September 1, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ice-arrests-2-000-illegal-immigrants-in-five-week-national-sting ICE arrests 2,000 illegal immigrants in five-week national sting]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Shaw, Adam and La Jeunesse, William (September 1, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/ice-nabs-2000-illegal-immigrants-many-criminal-charges-convictions ICE operations nab more than 2,000 illegal immigrants, many with criminal charges, convictions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Binder, John (September 1, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/01/ice-arrested-over-2k-illegal-aliens-last-month-including-killers-rapists/# ICE Arrested Over 2K Illegal Aliens Last Month, Including Killers, Rapists]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
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*Greenlee, Kaylee (September 2, 2020). [https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/02/ice-2000-illegal-immigrants-arrested-criminal-background/ ICE Arrests Over 2,000 Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Convictions Or Charges]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 4, 2020.</ref>
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==Setbacks, 2020==
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The following setbacks to the MAGA agenda were often caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself. Some of them can also be considered partial achievements.
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*Left-wing federal courts continued ruling against President Trump's conservative immigration policies, engaging in [[judicial activism]].<ref>Horowitz, Daniel (January 10, 2020). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/federal-judges-continue-repealing-2016-election-declare-open-borders/ Federal judges continue repealing 2016 election, declare open borders]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved January 10, 2020.</ref>
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*As in previous years, some conservatives argued that the Trump Administration's immigration policies were not as conservative as Trump's 2016 campaign promises.<ref>Pauly, Deborah (January 8, 2020). [https://amgreatness.com/2020/01/08/trump-needs-to-get-even-tougher-on-immigration/ Trump Needs to Get Even Tougher on Immigration]. ''American Greatness''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.<br>President Trump also made some comments promoting increased legal immigration levels:
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*Munro, Neil (January 12, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/01/12/donald-trump-we-dont-have-enough-foreign-workers/ In Immigration Debate, Trump Says We Don’t Have Enough American Workers to Fill Skilled Labor Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/president-trump-talks-trade-with-china-immigration-policy-and-the-us-economy President Trump talks trade with China, immigration policy and the US economy]. ''Fox News''. January 11, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2020.</ref>
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*In mid-April 2020, despite large efforts made to secure the border, it was reported that smugglers had sawed eighteen times into new border wall portions in a single month.<ref>Two references:
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*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/smugglers-sawed-into-new-border-wall-18-times-in-one-month Smugglers sawed into new border wall 18 times in one month]
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*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/smugglers-tried-to-breach-new-trump-border-wall-18-times-during-a-single-month-report/ar-BB12NL66 Smugglers tried to breach new Trump border wall 18 times during a single month: report]</ref>
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*March 24, 2020—Despite a ruling in early March 2020 from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals that allowed the Trump administration to effectively de-fund sanctuary cities,<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-cutting-off-funds-to-sanctuary-cities Trump moves forward with cutting off funds to sanctuary cities: 'Do not protect criminals!']
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*[https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/486078-trump-government-will-start-withholding-funds-from-sanctuary-cities Trump: Government will start withholding funds from sanctuary cities after court ruling]
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*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/03/finally-trump-to-withhold-federal-funding-from-sanctuary-cities/ FINALLY! Trump To Withhold Federal Funding From Sanctuary Cities]</ref> this was quickly overturned in less than three weeks due to a First Circuit Court ruling.<ref>[https://reason.com/2020/03/25/first-circuit-rules-against-trump-administration-in-sanctuary-cities-case/ First Circuit Rules Against Trump Administration in Sanctuary Cities Case]</ref>
  
 
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==References==

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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 2020.

President Trump and his administration continued advancing conservative immigration policies in 2020.[1] Among other actions, Customs and Border Protection made combating extra-continental migration a priority for 2020,[2] and it worked to end "catch-and-release."[3] The Labor Department increased its scrutiny of attempts by companies to import foreign labor.[4]

Executive actions, 2020

Illegal immigration

The Trump Administration took actions related to illegal immigration enforcement:

  • January 2, 2020—The Trump Administration began fully enforcing its "Remain in Mexico" policy along Arizona's border with Mexico.[5]
  • January 6, 2020—The U.S. Border Patrol announced it would begin implementing an October 2019 DOJ rule and collect DNA samples from certain migrants under U.S. custody.[6]
  • January 6, 2020—The DHS announced the U.S. would begin deporting Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala to file their claims in the latter country rather than the U.S.[7]
  • January 9, 2020—The U.S. and Honduras finalized the implementation of an asylum agreement originally signed in September 2019.[8]
  • January 14, 2020—It was reported that the DHS had begun deporting illegal migrants from Tucson, Arizona, to Guadalajara, a city over 1,000 miles away from the U.S. southern border, and that it planned on expanding the policy.[9]
  • July 28, 2020—The DHS announced its rejection of any further DACA requests.[10]

Border security

The Trump Administration continued taking actions to strengthen and expand border security on the southern border:

  • The Trump Administration continued constructing new or improved replacement border barriers on the U.S. southern border. On January 10, 2020, the DHS announced it had constructed 100 miles of wall since the beginning of the Trump Administration.[11] The administration was assisted by a January 8, 2020, appeals court ruling allowing it to use $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall construction.[12]
  • In January 2020, the U.S. Army transferred multiple Black Hawk helicopters to the CBP for border enforcement and other operations along the U.S. southern border.[13]
  • In early March 2020, border apprehensions started rising after eight consecutive months of decline, with CBP acting commissioner Mark Morgan crediting the efficiency increase and expansion of the initiatives to President Trump and the latter's administration.[15]
  • According to USA Today on March 19, 2020, Donald Trump announced the closure of the southern border as a measure to curb the spread of the coronavirus.[16] In addition, a poll published on March 17, 2020 showed that 62% of Americans agree that borders should be closed.[17]
  • April 9, 2020—According to The Daily Caller, there was a massive drop in border crossings due to thousands of migrants simply being turned back after orders to enact a travel ban.[19]
  • June 23, 2020—President Trump visited a section of a border wall in Yuma, Arizona to sign a plaque celebrating 200 miles of the barrier constructed.[21]

Other achievements, 2020

hile 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:

  • President Trump's America First immigration policies had benefited American workers by creating a tight jobs market which raised the wages of American workers.[22]
  • The Mexican government continued to help reduce illegal immigration levels to the U.S.[23]
  • After the disastrous effects of globalism and open borders were exemplified with the coronavirus outbreak, Mexico considered restrictions on the U.S. southern border,[24] with governors in Mexico later urging the AMLO to prevent Americans from crossing the border.[25] In addition, as asserted by the NY Daily News, “Mexico just might agree to pay for that wall after all.”[26]
  • March 18, 2020—CBP commissioner Mark Morgan asserted that President Trump's policies such as Migrant Protection Protocols in addition to CDC orders to effectively reject illegal entries by the thousands had lead to massively lower detainees the agency had to deal with and helped contain the coronavirus.[27]
  • April 11, 2020—President Trump threatened to visa sanction countries such that they refuse to accept their citizens who are deported from the United States.[28]
  • April 21, 2020—President Trump announced that the issuing of green cards will be halted for sixty days, with exceptions for essential workers.[29]
  • May 20, 2020—$1.28 billion was given by federal officials to a Trump-favored construction firm to continue the building of a barrier on the southern border.[31]
  • June 22, 2020—President Trump signed a proclamation suspending foreign worker visas for the rest of the year amidst the CCP pandemic.[32]
  • July 21, 2020—President Trump signed a memorandum prohibiting illegal aliens from being counted in the census.[33]
  • August 3, 2020—President Trump signed an executive order limiting federal contractors from hiring foreign workers over American citizens.[34]
  • September 1, 2020—ICE announced the arrests of over two thousand illegal aliens, most of them with criminal convictions.[35]

Setbacks, 2020

The following setbacks to the MAGA agenda were often caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself. Some of them can also be considered partial achievements.

  • Left-wing federal courts continued ruling against President Trump's conservative immigration policies, engaging in judicial activism.[36]
  • As in previous years, some conservatives argued that the Trump Administration's immigration policies were not as conservative as Trump's 2016 campaign promises.[37]
  • In mid-April 2020, despite large efforts made to secure the border, it was reported that smugglers had sawed eighteen times into new border wall portions in a single month.[38]
  • March 24, 2020—Despite a ruling in early March 2020 from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals that allowed the Trump administration to effectively de-fund sanctuary cities,[39] this was quickly overturned in less than three weeks due to a First Circuit Court ruling.[40]

References

  1. ↑ Multiple references:
  2. ↑ Bensman, Todd (January 4, 2020). In Case You Missed It, CBP Chief Confirmed 'Extra-Continental' Migration as a 2020 Priority. Center for Immigration Studies. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  3. ↑ Munro, Neil (January 14, 2020). Customs and Border Protection Chief: ‘We Have All But Ended Catch and Release’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  4. ↑ North, David (January 7, 2020). DoL's Debarments Lists of Bad H-2A and H-2B Employers Get Longer. Center for Immigration Studies. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  5. ↑ Multiple references:
  6. ↑ Multiple references:
  7. ↑ Multiple references: Mexico opposed the DHS's plan: However, Guatemala's president claimed his country had not reached an agreement with the U.S. on this matter: See also:
  8. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  9. ↑ Multiple references:
  10. ↑ Multiple references:
  11. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  12. ↑ Multiple references: See also:
  13. ↑ Multiple references:
  14. ↑ Two references:
  15. ↑ Multiple sources:
  16. ↑ Trump announces U.S.-Mexico border closure to stem spread of coronavirus
  17. ↑ 62% Of Americans Want Border Closed
  18. ↑ The US Army just gave a contractor with a history of GOP donations $569 million to build parts of Trump's border wall
  19. ↑ Border Apprehensions Drop, Thousands Of Migrants Turned Back Amid Coronavirus Crisis
  20. ↑ Trump Administration Extends Travel Ban On Mexican Border For Another Month
  21. ↑ Multiple references:
  22. ↑ Ruesterholz, Scott (January 3, 2020). Trump’s Immigration Policy is Finally Putting American Workers First.Townhall. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  23. ↑ Multiple references:
  24. ↑ Mexico Considering U.S. Border Restrictions To Fight Coronavirus Spread
  25. ↑ Mexican Governors Ask AMLO to Stop Americans from Crossing Border
  26. ↑ Mexican protesters stop Americans from crossing the border
  27. ↑ Trump's policies, border wall have been critical in containing coronavirus, CBP chief says: 'We're much better positioned now'
  28. ↑ Multiple references:
  29. ↑ Two references:
  30. ↑ Multiple references:
  31. ↑ Multiple references:
  32. ↑ Multiple references:
  33. ↑ Two references:
  34. ↑ Multiple references:
  35. ↑ Multiple references:
  36. ↑ Horowitz, Daniel (January 10, 2020). Federal judges continue repealing 2016 election, declare open borders. Conservative Review. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  37. ↑ Pauly, Deborah (January 8, 2020). Trump Needs to Get Even Tougher on Immigration. American Greatness. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
    President Trump also made some comments promoting increased legal immigration levels:
  38. ↑ Two references:
  39. ↑ Multiple references:
  40. ↑ First Circuit Rules Against Trump Administration in Sanctuary Cities Case
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