Trump, Democrats and deportation
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A majority of Hispanic voters back core elements of the Trump administration’s deportation policy according to a poll released Monday
Undocumented workers in some industries throughout the U.S. and Texas will reportedly no longer be a priority in the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown.
President Donald Trump over the weekend directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to focus deportation efforts on Democratic-run cities. In a lengthy social media post, Trump called on officials to "do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.
The abrupt pivot on an issue at the heart of Mr. Trump’s presidency suggested his broad immigration crackdown was hurting industries and constituencies he does not want to lose.
State immigration advocates are warning that arrests of undocumented immigrants are ramping up in the state, creating anxiety and fear in communities.
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Some high-profile Latino Republican elected officials have expressed concerns over the Trump administration's handling of immigration and deportations.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to expand its “single largest Mass Deportation Program in History” on Sunday night — and some critics have fumed over his targeting of Democrat-run cities.
Trump on Thursday seemed to walk back his tone on deportations, acknowledging impact on hospitality and agricultural industries.