Trump Administration Expands Immigration Detentions, Including Non-Criminals Nationwide

President Trump has intensified his immigration crackdown, focusing on mass deportations that extend beyond criminals to include migrant workers, students, and even tourists with visa issues, sparking protests in cities like Los Angeles. While Trump emphasizes targeting 'bad guys' with criminal records, data indicates that nearly half of those detained have no criminal record aside from unauthorized entry, reflecting a broader scope than initially promised. Trump recently indicated plans to issue an immigration order addressing labor shortages in farming and hotel industries, acknowledging reliance on undocumented workers in these sectors. His administration has also implemented sweeping immigration bans on several predominantly Black and brown countries, continuing policies rooted in controversial remarks from his 2018 presidency and raising questions about fairness given the exclusion of European nations despite similar visa overstay statistics. Public opinion on Trump's immigration policies remains deeply divided, with approval slipping amid sharp partisan disagreements over deportations and due process rights, though immigration remains a top concern among Republican voters. The ongoing debate highlights tensions within the administration itself, with figures like Deputy Chief of Staff Steven Miller reportedly pushing for more aggressive deportation policies than Trump’s public rhetoric initially suggested.