Trump ICE Raids Detain Thousands Amid Widespread Criticism

The Trump administration has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, including aggressive raids targeting not just criminals but many undocumented workers such as construction workers and gardeners, provoking widespread criticism and protests. Podcaster Joe Rogan, who previously endorsed Trump, has publicly condemned these raids as "insane," highlighting that many of those targeted have no criminal records and questioning the focus on migrant laborers instead of actual criminals. The administration's expanded budget for immigration enforcement aims to triple funding for ICE operations and add 10,000 new agents, making ICE the nation's largest law enforcement agency with a prison budget larger than the federal criminal prison system. These policies have led to overcrowded detention centers, fear and disruption within immigrant communities, and concerns about labor shortages in critical industries. The Trump administration defends its approach as necessary to combat illegal employment networks and protect public safety, but critics emphasize the cruelty and indiscriminate nature of the raids, including controversial detentions such as that of a Turkish Ph.D. student critical of Israel. The situation has sparked significant political and social backlash, including protests, lawmaker oversight visits, and deployment of federal forces to manage civil unrest.