President Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown delivers massive victories against illegal entry, with over 2.5 million removals restoring order to American borders.
Story Highlights
- Trump administration deported more than 605,000 illegal aliens, plus 1.9 million self-deportations, totaling over 2.5 million departures since 2025.
- Refugee admissions slashed to record-low 7,500 for 2026, prioritizing Afrikaners amid national security focus.
- Executive orders end catch-and-release, expand expedited removals nationwide, and declare border an “invasion” under Constitution.
- Travel bans target 20 high-risk countries; visa processing paused for dozens more to protect public safety.
Border Security Executive Actions
President Trump signed several executive orders on January 20, 2025, his inauguration evening. These declared a national emergency at the Mexico-U.S. border. Orders blocked asylum seekers, ended catch-and-release practices, suspended nearly all refugee admissions, and designated cartels as terrorists. Proclamation 10888, “Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion,” invokes Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution. It mandates actions against what Trump terms an “invasion” at the southern border. This framework prioritizes American sovereignty and public safety over open-border policies of the past.
Record Deportations and Interior Enforcement
Executive Order 14165, “Securing Our Borders,” subjects all undocumented immigrants to criminal charges and deportation. It replaces catch-and-release with catch-and-detain nationwide. Expedited removal now applies to anyone in the U.S. less than two years without proof of lawful entry, expanding beyond prior 100-mile, 14-day limits. The administration deported over 605,000 illegal aliens. An additional 1.9 million self-deported, achieving negative net migration in 2025—the first in at least 50 years. These results affirm Trump’s promise to enforce immigration laws rigorously.
Refugee Cuts and Travel Restrictions
The 2026 refugee cap dropped to 7,500 from 125,000 in 2025, prioritizing Afrikaners from South Africa. Proclamation 10949 bans entry from 12 countries including Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, and Yemen. Partial bans apply to seven others like Cuba and Venezuela, excluding certain visa holders. Enhanced vetting targets foreign nationals present since 2021, suspending entries from threat-designated nations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. These measures safeguard against security risks long ignored by previous administrations.
In early February 2026, Trump sought to end protections for 350,000 Haitian migrants, but a federal judge blocked it. The CBP One app ended, canceling asylum appointments. ICE expanded facial scans and detention. A new registration rule pressures undocumented immigrants to self-deport. These steps counter years of fiscal burdens from unchecked migration, aligning with conservative demands for limited government and rule of law.
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Visa Pauses and Enforcement Priorities
Immigrant visa processing paused for nationals from 75 countries at high risk of public benefits usage, effective January 21, 2026. Full travel bans cover 20 nations like Somalia and Syria. Diversity Visa lottery shut down, halting family-independent immigration paths. USCIS paused green cards and other applications for affected groups, including Afghans. Officers now weigh security and identity issues against applicants. Denaturalization referrals target fraud cases, with 100-200 monthly reviews. Such policies protect taxpayer resources and uphold individual merit over globalist entitlements.
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Immigration policy of the second Trump administration
Trump Immigration Policy Changes
Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of Public Benefits Usage
State Department Contractors Detail How Clinton and Her Team Ignored Security Rules
