100 Days of Trump: How He Has Reshaped US Immigration So Far

In his second term, US President Donald Trump aggressively reshaped the immigration policy of the USA through executive actions, deportation campaigns, and controversial legal measures. Within 100 days, his administration has instilled fears in immigrant communities, sparked protests, and triggered constitutional disputes over due process and freedom of speech. An important point of contention is Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century wartime law, to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Courts have criticized the lack of due process, yet the government has deported over 130 Venezuelans to El Salvador despite court orders. In another case, Mahmoud Khalil, a Green Card holder born in Syria and a pro-Palestinian activist, was arrested and is set to be deported under a Cold War-era law. Critics argue that this is a politically motivated measure that violates freedom of speech. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran protected by a 2019 court ruling, was mistakenly deported by the government. His forced return to El Salvador despite court rulings has drawn sharp criticism from federal judges. Trump has also questioned birthright citizenship by signing an executive order denying citizenship to children born in the US to undocumented or temporarily status parents. Trump's asylum restrictions have led to an effective entry ban and deportation of vulnerable migrants without due process. Legal disputes over access to asylum, protection status programs, and humanitarian parole are ongoing, with the Supreme Court set to address key issues this summer.