The President of the United States, Donald Trump, acknowledged this Wednesday that many migrants are "good" and criticized judges for blocking his immigration policies; however, he continued to label undocumented individuals as "criminals."
In a cabinet meeting at the White House, 100 days into his administration, Trump, referring to the drastic decrease in the number of migrants entering through the southern border of the U.S., said that these "have souls, have hearts, many of them are good".
Subsequently, and in contrast to the previous point, he argued that the country is "under attack", which he used to justify the persecution and detention of immigrants.
"Worse than being under attack, because there are no uniforms. You don’t know who the attacker is, so it’s really not like you’re fighting against an army. You’re fighting against people. You don’t even know who they are. Many of them have murdered more than one person. Now, some of them have already been apprehended, and many have already been deported," he said in his remarks.
When addressing the issue, he criticized that many judges hinder him from doing his job: "I hope that situation is resolved because I believe that no one wants there to be murderers and people from prison.
His appearance became more aggressive as it progressed. After attacking the judges, he also went after Joe Biden for adopting policies that allow migrants to enter the U.S.
"I remember the people from Biden used to say, 'these are foreigners coming to our country and they don't commit a crime.' I said, 'they don’t commit a crime, they commit a worse crime.' You can look at some of these people and say, 'this isn’t going to end well.' They are violent crimes. These people would kill you and wouldn't lose an ounce of sleep. And they wake up the next morning and don’t even remember it. We need to get them out of our country, he claimed."
In his opinion, the judges who have halted his policies on expulsion and detention of migrants are "stolen" and he did not cease to label them as "horrible leftist, radical judges."
During the first 100 days of his second term, Donald Trump intensified his immigration offensive with the deportation of 65,682 undocumented immigrants, according to figures released by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
According to ICE, of the more than 66,000 arrests made, 75% were immigrants with criminal records, including 2,288 alleged gang members from organizations such as Tren de Aragua, MS-13, and Barrio 18, as well as 1,329 individuals accused or convicted of sexual offenses and 498 for homicide.
ICE itself has acknowledged that this escalation has been made possible by the reactivation of the 287(g) program, which allows local police to collaborate in immigration operations.
Since January 20, 444 new cooperation agreements have been signed across the country. The numbers are celebrated by the Trump administration.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump’s Immigration Policies
How does Donald Trump describe undocumented migrants?
Donald Trump has labeled the majority of undocumented migrants as "criminals." Despite acknowledging that many of them are "good" and possess "souls and hearts," his rhetoric has focused on portraying these migrants as a threat to the security of the United States. Trump has stressed that the country is "under attack" due to the influx of undocumented individuals, whom he associates with violent crimes.
What measures has Trump taken to reduce illegal immigration?
Trump has intensified deportations and signed decrees to strengthen his anti-immigration policies. He has reactivated the 287(g) program, which allows local police to collaborate in immigration operations, and has signed decrees against sanctuary jurisdictions. Additionally, he has promoted the deportation of immigrants with criminal records, arguing that his administration achieved a drastic reduction in illegal crossings at the southern border.
What has been the impact of Trump's policies on migration flows at the southern border of the U.S.?
Trump's policies have resulted in a significant reduction of illegal crossings at the southern border. According to data presented by his administration, crossings have decreased by up to 94% compared to the previous year. This decline has been attributed to the strict measures implemented, as well as the support of the U.S. military in border surveillance.
What criticisms have emerged regarding Trump's immigration policies?
Trump's immigration policies have generated controversy and backlash from human rights organizations. Arbitrary detentions, mass raids, and rhetoric that criminalizes all undocumented immigrants are being criticized. Furthermore, these policies have led to tensions with Latin American countries, which oppose the mass deportation of their citizens.
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