Florida ICE Detains Record 1,120 Illegal Immigrants in Week

Recent discussions on immigration cover a range of issues from enforcement to public perceptions. ICE's Operation Tidal Wave in Florida highlights increased deportations of illegal immigrants, including many without criminal records, reflecting a shift to stricter enforcement under the Trump administration (Article 1). In contrast, the US Customs and Border Protection has updated its Global Entry application to include a question about the 'Trump Card Visa,' signaling evolving immigration processing measures (Article 2). Internationally, Fiji faces challenges with fraudulent documentation among migrant workers and is intensifying audits to improve work permit compliance (Article 3). Economic forecasts indicate that federal immigration policies, among other factors, are contributing to a potential mild recession in Hawaii by undermining consumer confidence and the visitor economy (Article 4). Finally, expert analysis dispels common immigration myths, emphasizing minimal negative impacts on native wages, ongoing assimilation, diverse political affiliations among immigrants, and advocating for legal immigration pathways alongside enforcement (Article 5).