Background on President Donald Trump and His Immigration Policy
President Donald Trump, who won the November election partly due to his promises to combat what he calls a “migration invasion,” aims to expel all undocumented migrants who entered the country illegally. His administration seeks to suppress the legal status granted by his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden, to hundreds of thousands of foreigners for humanitarian reasons.
Targeting “Sanctuary Cities”
As part of this initiative, the Republican party intends to take action against so-called “sanctuary cities,” which typically prohibit public officials from informing federal authorities about undocumented migrants who might face deportation risks.
Focus on Four Democratic-Led Cities
The mayors of four democratic-led cities—Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York—were harshly criticized in Congress in March for their migration policies. These cities have struggled to manage the large influx of migrants crossing from Mexico.
Trump’s Decree and Its Implications
The U.S. government will publish a “list” of cities and states that, according to the White House, hinder President Trump’s immigration policy. This announcement was made by press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday.
President Trump will sign a decree “focused on protecting the American population from illegal and criminal migrants,” Leavitt told reporters. The document will instruct Attorney General Pam Bondi and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to publish the list.
Leavitt praised Trump’s offensive, stating it allowed for a 95% reduction in border crossings from Mexico compared to March 2024, when Joe Biden was still in office.
“Under President Trump, U.S. borders are now secure. He has restored the rule of law, enforced our immigration laws, and defended U.S. sovereignty,” the spokesperson asserted.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main focus of President Trump’s new decree? The decree aims to protect the American population from what the Trump administration considers illegal and criminal migrants.
- Which cities are targeted by this initiative? The initiative primarily targets democratic-led cities known as “sanctuary cities,” which generally do not report undocumented migrants to federal authorities if they face deportation risks.
- Who will publish the list of cities opposing Trump’s immigration policy? Attorney General Pam Bondi and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will publish the list as per the decree signed by President Trump.
- What achievements does the Trump administration claim regarding border control? The administration claims that under President Trump, there has been a 95% reduction in border crossings from Mexico compared to March 2024.
