Immigration policy under Biden continues to evolve as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens enforcement and border controls. The White House is taking a series of new actions that will affect who enters the United States, how immigrants are processed, and how enforcement agencies operate at home and abroad.
The U.S. has halted immigrant visa processing for people from many countries. This halt, which began in January of this year, affects people applying from dozens of countries and slows down family-based and employment-based immigration pathways.
The administration has strengthened enforcement across the country. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have expanded their operations across the country to detain and remove undocumented immigrants, especially those accused of criminal activity. These operations have sparked protests and political debate, with many criticising these actions.
The federal government is attempting to convert new detention centres into multiple facilities. Many people disagree with this decision. They have concerns about the locations and conditions of these facilities.
