Trump Plans Farmers to Manage Migrant Workers in US

President Donald Trump introduced a new immigration proposal allowing farmers to vouch for undocumented migrant farmworkers, potentially enabling these workers to remain in the U.S. without facing deportation. Announced at a rally in Iowa, the plan is set to be implemented in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, with legislation already in progress. Trump emphasized that the proposal aims to protect the agricultural workforce vital to American farms, especially in states like Iowa, and to prevent the disruptive loss of farm laborers during immigration enforcement. While the plan does not provide a path to citizenship, it seeks to shield migrant workers from ICE raids if vouched for by their employers, with farmers held accountable for those they support. The proposal has sparked criticism from some Republicans who oppose any exemptions to deportation policies, though Trump maintains the priority remains removing criminals and ensuring farms continue to thrive. The administration has yet to provide detailed specifics on the mechanics of the "temporary pass" for farmworkers, and the Department of Homeland Security has declined to comment on the plan.