Trump Unveils Temporary Pass Plan for Farm, Hospitality Immigrants

President Donald Trump is developing a "temporary pass" program aimed at allowing tax-paying illegal immigrant workers employed in critical sectors like agriculture and hospitality to remain legally in the U.S. despite their unlawful entry. The program would give American employers, particularly farmers and hotel owners, the authority to vouch for these workers, ensuring they have a clean criminal record and have made economic contributions. Trump emphasized that this initiative balances strict immigration enforcement with economic needs, acknowledging that removing long-term workers could harm farmers and businesses. The administration clarified that the temporary pass would not provide a path to citizenship but aims to protect law-abiding workers while continuing enforcement against criminals. This plan follows the passage of a major border security bill allocating billions to physical barriers and increased immigration enforcement personnel. The policy shift reflects the administration's effort to reconcile aggressive border security with the practical labor needs of key industries reliant on migrant workers.