Trump's Shocking New Assault on Immigrants: Cruelty as Policy

2025-06-05 18:01:05.058

The Trump administration has implemented a series of aggressive measures targeting both legal and illegal immigrants, exceeding the actions of previous administrations. While deportations haven't surged yet, the administration's rhetoric and actions suggest a significant escalation is imminent. The administration's approach includes suspending habeas corpus to expedite deportations and potentially ignoring court orders. Private companies are poised to profit from mass deportations. Trump's actions differ significantly from those of Obama and Biden, who, despite aggressive measures against undocumented immigration, also expanded pathways for legal immigration. In contrast, Trump has consistently worked to restrict legal immigration, resulting in a major decrease. This assault on legal immigrants has intensified, with the administration openly defying court rulings. The Supreme Court's pro-Trump stance further exacerbates the situation. The cancellation of the CBP One app program, which allowed asylum seekers to apply legally from abroad, is a particularly egregious example. This program was successful in facilitating safe and legal migration, but it was met with fierce opposition from conservatives, who spread misinformation about it. Trump's retroactive cancellation of the program left hundreds of thousands vulnerable. The administration's cruelty is a deliberate tactic to deter immigration. Examples include the child separation policy, shipping deportees to Guantánamo Bay, and the indefinite detention of immigrants in a dangerous El Salvadorian prison. These actions send a clear message: immigration is dangerous, regardless of legal status. The article concludes by urging readers to acknowledge and oppose the human rights violations occurring under the Trump administration, criticizing centrist Democrats for downplaying the situation.