Trump Pauses ICE Raids on Key Industries

The Trump administration has ordered ICE to halt worksite raids and arrests in the agriculture, hotel, and restaurant sectors, responding to concerns that stringent immigration enforcement is negatively affecting businesses dependent on migrant labor. This policy change follows a rise in ICE operations and ensuing protests in California and other regions, which led to National Guard deployments to manage unrest. The revised directive was communicated through an internal memo and seeks to shield essential industries while maintaining a focus on removing criminal undocumented immigrants. President Trump admitted that the tough immigration stance was creating labor shortages in sectors like farming and hospitality, indicating a need for policy adjustment. The Department of Homeland Security stated that ICE will now prioritize targeting the most dangerous individuals and pause broader workplace enforcement in these industries.