Trump unleashes ICE from Biden-era limitations on nabbing illegal aliens at 'protected areas,' including churches and schools
Politics,Immigration,Donald Trump,Trump Administration,DHS,Unauthorized Immigration
The Department of Homeland Security released a memo ending limitations on Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions at "protected areas" that include churches and schools. The rule imposed by former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas under the Biden administration restricted enforcement actions in order to make sure migrants weren't discouraged from accessing "essential services" or engaging in "essential activities." The previous memo said that ICE enforcement must take into account 'broader societal interests.' The new DHS memo has instead called on ICE agents to use their common sense when enforcing immigration law....
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