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*[https://projects.voanews.com/2017-immigration-year-in-review/ Immigration: 2017 Year in Review]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.

*[https://projects.voanews.com/2017-immigration-year-in-review/ Immigration: 2017 Year in Review]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/23/guardian-trump-slowing-immigration-without-laying-brick/ The Guardian: How Trump Is Slowing Immigration Without Laying a Brick]. ''Breitbart News''. December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/23/guardian-trump-slowing-immigration-without-laying-brick/ The Guardian: How Trump Is Slowing Immigration Without Laying a Brick]. ''Breitbart News''. December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (January 2, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-shocks-with-12-big-immigration-wins-critics-decry-fewer-immigrants-entering-us/article/2644719 Trump shocks with 12 big immigration wins, critics decry 'fewer immigrants entering US']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

*Bedard, Paul (January 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-shocks-with-12-big-immigration-wins-critics-decry-fewer-immigrants-entering-us/article/2644719 Trump shocks with 12 big immigration wins, critics decry 'fewer immigrants entering US']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

*Shear, Michael D.; Davis, Julie Hirschfeld (December 23, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/23/us/politics/trump-immigration.html Stoking Fears, Trump Defied Bureaucracy to Advance Immigration Agenda]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Shear, Michael D.; Davis, Julie Hirschfeld (December 23, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/23/us/politics/trump-immigration.html Stoking Fears, Trump Defied Bureaucracy to Advance Immigration Agenda]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

The December 23 NYT article was criticized by [[Tom Cotton]]:

The December 23 NYT article was criticized by [[Tom Cotton]]:

According to a September 2017 reported by the DHS's Office of Immigration Statistics, illegally entering the U.S. from Mexico was harder than it had ever been in decades, at least, and smuggling costs doubled from the late 2000s.<ref>Multiple references:

According to a September 2017 reported by the DHS's Office of Immigration Statistics, illegally entering the U.S. from Mexico was harder than it had ever been in decades, at least, and smuggling costs doubled from the late 2000s.<ref>Multiple references:

*Giaritelli, Anna (September 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-cost-of-smuggling-people-to-the-us-has-more-than-doubled-to-9200/article/2634759 DHS: Cost of smuggling people to the US has more than doubled to $9,200]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (September 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-cost-of-smuggling-people-to-the-us-has-more-than-doubled-to-9200/article/2634759 DHS: Cost of smuggling people to the US has more than doubled to $9,200]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

*Jaeger, Max (September 18, 2017). [http://nypost.com/2017/09/18/sneaking-into-us-from-mexico-has-gotten-much-harder-feds/ Sneaking into US from Mexico has gotten much harder: feds]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

*Jaeger, Max (September 18, 2017). [http://nypost.com/2017/09/18/sneaking-into-us-from-mexico-has-gotten-much-harder-feds/ Sneaking into US from Mexico has gotten much harder: feds]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

*Miroff, Nick (September 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/border-security-is-tougher-than-ever-dhs-report-finds/2017/09/18/5d198328-9a46-11e7-a527-3573bd073e02_story.html Border security is tougher than ever, DHS report finds]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

*Miroff, Nick (September 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/border-security-is-tougher-than-ever-dhs-report-finds/2017/09/18/5d198328-9a46-11e7-a527-3573bd073e02_story.html Border security is tougher than ever, DHS report finds]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

As a sign of President Trump immigration successes, the [[mainstream media]] and the [[establishment]] opposed Trump's immigration policies,<ref>Binder, John (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/18/nyt-lets-obama-bush-alums-grieve-illegal-immigration-crackdown/ NYT Lets Obama, Bush Alums Grieve Illegal Immigration Crackdown]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.<br>See also – ''The Intercept'', a liberal news source, on President Trump and his immigration policies:

As a sign of President Trump immigration successes, the [[mainstream media]] and the [[establishment]] opposed Trump's immigration policies,<ref>Binder, John (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/18/nyt-lets-obama-bush-alums-grieve-illegal-immigration-crackdown/ NYT Lets Obama, Bush Alums Grieve Illegal Immigration Crackdown]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.<br>See also – ''The Intercept'', a liberal news source, on President Trump and his immigration policies:

*Saleh, Maryam (December 31, 2017). [https://theintercept.com/2017/12/31/one-year-of-immigration-under-trump/ One Year of Immigration Under Trump]. ''The Intercept''. Retrieved January 1, 2018.</ref> and the media, particularly outlets connected to left-wing donor [[George Soros]], showed panic in its reporting due to the Trump Administration's enforcement of immigration law.<ref>Binder, John (July 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/08/soros-funded-media-panics-immigration-enforcement/ Soros-Funded Media Panics over Immigration Enforcement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> President Trump was winning the battle over immigration policy, as seen by the media's treatment of the topic.<ref>Multiple references:

*Saleh, Maryam (December 31, 2017). [https://theintercept.com/2017/12/31/one-year-of-immigration-under-trump/ One Year of Immigration Under Trump]. ''The Intercept''. Retrieved January 1, 2018.</ref> and the media, particularly outlets connected to left-wing donor [[George Soros]], showed panic in its reporting due to the Trump Administration's enforcement of immigration law.<ref>Binder, John (July 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/08/soros-funded-media-panics-immigration-enforcement/ Soros-Funded Media Panics over Immigration Enforcement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> President Trump was winning the battle over immigration policy, as seen by the media's treatment of the topic.<ref>Multiple references:

*Scarry, Eddie (December 16, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-wins-on-immigration-and-thats-why-the-media-dont-want-to-talk-about-it/article/2643661 Trump wins on immigration, and that's why the media don't want to talk about it]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Scarry, Eddie (December 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-wins-on-immigration-and-thats-why-the-media-dont-want-to-talk-about-it/article/2643661 Trump wins on immigration, and that's why the media don't want to talk about it]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/12/16/washington-examiner-trump-wins-immigration-thats-media-dont-want-talk/ Washington Examiner: Trump Wins on Immigration, That’s Why the Media Don’t Want to Talk About It]. ''Breitbart News''. December 16, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref>

*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/12/16/washington-examiner-trump-wins-immigration-thats-media-dont-want-talk/ Washington Examiner: Trump Wins on Immigration, That’s Why the Media Don’t Want to Talk About It]. ''Breitbart News''. December 16, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref>

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/24/trumps-refugee-ban-ends-but-tougher-vetting-rules-coming.html Trump's refugee ban ends as executive order toughens vetting for 11 countries]. ''Fox News''. October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/24/trumps-refugee-ban-ends-but-tougher-vetting-rules-coming.html Trump's refugee ban ends as executive order toughens vetting for 11 countries]. ''Fox News''. October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Superville, Darlene; Lederman, Josh (October 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/24/trumps-refugee-ban-ends-new-screening-rules-coming.html Trump allows refugee admissions to resume with new screening]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Superville, Darlene; Lederman, Josh (October 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/24/trumps-refugee-ban-ends-new-screening-rules-coming.html Trump allows refugee admissions to resume with new screening]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Millward, David (October 25, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/25/us-imposes-tighter-controls-refugees-trump-entry-ban-ends/ US imposes tighter controls on refugees as Trump entry ban ends]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Millward, David (October 25, 2017). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/25/us-imposes-tighter-controls-refugees-trump-entry-ban-ends/ US imposes tighter controls on refugees as Trump entry ban ends]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Korte, Gregory (October 24, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/24/trump-signs-order-resuming-refugee-admissions-but-extreme-vetting/796992001/ Trump signs order resuming refugee admissions — but with 'extreme vetting']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Korte, Gregory (October 24, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/24/trump-signs-order-resuming-refugee-admissions-but-extreme-vetting/796992001/ Trump signs order resuming refugee admissions — but with 'extreme vetting']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-10-27/pdf/2017-23630.pdf Executive Order 13815 of October 24, 2017 -- Resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program With Enhanced Vetting Capabilities]. ''Federal Register''. October 27, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref> The DHS fully resumed refugee admissions from those 11 countries with the additional vetting on January 2018.<ref name="Jan2018vetting">Multiple references:

*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-10-27/pdf/2017-23630.pdf Executive Order 13815 of October 24, 2017 -- Resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program With Enhanced Vetting Capabilities]. ''Federal Register''. October 27, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref> The DHS fully resumed refugee admissions from those 11 countries with the additional vetting on January 2018.<ref name="Jan2018vetting">Multiple references:

*[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-trump-haley-united-nations-migration-immigration-pact/28892846.html U.S. Pulling Out Of UN Migration Compact, Seeks To Set Own Policy]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

*[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-trump-haley-united-nations-migration-immigration-pact/28892846.html U.S. Pulling Out Of UN Migration Compact, Seeks To Set Own Policy]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

*Nichols, Michelle (December 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-migrants-un/u-s-quits-talks-on-global-migration-pact-over-sovereignty-clash-idUSKBN1DX0Q4 U.S. quits talks on global migration pact over sovereignty clash]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

*Nichols, Michelle (December 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-migrants-un/u-s-quits-talks-on-global-migration-pact-over-sovereignty-clash-idUSKBN1DX0Q4 U.S. quits talks on global migration pact over sovereignty clash]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/03/us-pulls-un-migrant-refugee-pact/ US pulls out of UN migrant and refugee pact]. ''The Telegraph'' (from ''AFP''). December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/03/us-pulls-un-migrant-refugee-pact/ US pulls out of UN migrant and refugee pact]. ''The Telegraph'' (from ''AFP''). December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

*Gladstone, Rick (December 3, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/world/americas/united-nations-migration-pact.html U.S. Quits Migration Pact, Saying It Infringes on Sovereignty]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

*Gladstone, Rick (December 3, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/world/americas/united-nations-migration-pact.html U.S. Quits Migration Pact, Saying It Infringes on Sovereignty]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

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For more information on the agreement and its potential impact on U.S. policy, see here:

*December 15, 2017—The Trump Administration added new requirements for countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program in order to help vet travelers entering the U.S. and to prevent visa overstays in the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:

*December 15, 2017—The Trump Administration added new requirements for countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program in order to help vet travelers entering the U.S. and to prevent visa overstays in the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-adds-requirements-visa-waiver-program-countries/4165633.html US Adds New Requirements for Visa Waiver Countries]. ''Voice of America''. December 15, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-adds-requirements-visa-waiver-program-countries/4165633.html US Adds New Requirements for Visa Waiver Countries]. ''Voice of America''. December 15, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (December 15, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-rolls-out-global-campaign-to-combat-those-who-overstay-their-visas-in-the-us/article/2643604 Trump administration rolls out global campaign to combat those who overstay their visas in the US]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (December 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-rolls-out-global-campaign-to-combat-those-who-overstay-their-visas-in-the-us/article/2643604 Trump administration rolls out global campaign to combat those who overstay their visas in the US]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Torbati, Yeganeh (December 15, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-visas/trump-administration-issues-new-rules-on-u-s-visa-waivers-idUSKBN1E91YW Trump administration issues new rules on U.S. visa waivers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Torbati, Yeganeh (December 15, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-visas/trump-administration-issues-new-rules-on-u-s-visa-waivers-idUSKBN1E91YW Trump administration issues new rules on U.S. visa waivers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Gomez, Alan (December 15, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/12/15/trump-administration-cracks-down-visa-waiver-program/955040001/ Trump administration cracks down on visa waiver program]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref>

*Gomez, Alan (December 15, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/12/15/trump-administration-cracks-down-visa-waiver-program/955040001/ Trump administration cracks down on visa waiver program]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref>

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/23/number-refugees-admitted-in-us-drops-by-50-percent-under-trump.html Number of refugees admitted in US drops by 50 percent under Trump]. ''Fox News''. June 23, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/23/number-refugees-admitted-in-us-drops-by-50-percent-under-trump.html Number of refugees admitted in US drops by 50 percent under Trump]. ''Fox News''. June 23, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2017.

*Blake, Andrea (June 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/24/refugee-arrivals-down-drastically-under-trump-comp/ Refugee arrivals down drastically under Trump: DHS]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 24, 2017.

*Blake, Andrea (June 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/24/refugee-arrivals-down-drastically-under-trump-comp/ Refugee arrivals down drastically under Trump: DHS]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 24, 2017.

*Higgins, Sean (June 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/refugee-admissions-halved-under-trump/article/2627002 Refugee admissions halved under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 24, 2017.</ref>

*Higgins, Sean (June 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/refugee-admissions-halved-under-trump/article/2627002 Refugee admissions halved under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 24, 2017.</ref>

Although the number of refugees admitted in May increased, the proportion of Muslim refugees declined from 34 to 28 percent compared to April.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/02/number-of-refugees-admitted-into-the-u-s-increased-by-nineteen-percent-in-may-slightly-fewer-are-muslim/ Number of Refugees Admitted into U.S. Increased by Nineteen Percent in May, Slightly Fewer Are Muslim]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> In the first six months of Trump's presidency, more Christian refugees entered the country than Muslim ones, a departure from the Obama Administration, where more Muslim refugees entered.<ref>Multiple references:

Although the number of refugees admitted in May increased, the proportion of Muslim refugees declined from 34 to 28 percent compared to April.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/02/number-of-refugees-admitted-into-the-u-s-increased-by-nineteen-percent-in-may-slightly-fewer-are-muslim/ Number of Refugees Admitted into U.S. Increased by Nineteen Percent in May, Slightly Fewer Are Muslim]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> In the first six months of Trump's presidency, more Christian refugees entered the country than Muslim ones, a departure from the Obama Administration, where more Muslim refugees entered.<ref>Multiple references:

*Sati, Rajula; Gandarez, Maria Fernanda (August 23, 2017). [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-guidance-foreign-affairs-manual-may-add-challenges-to-visa-issuance-us-consular New Guidance in the Foreign Affairs Manual May Add Challenges to Visa Issuance at US Consular Posts Abroad]. ''The National Law Review''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.

*Sati, Rajula; Gandarez, Maria Fernanda (August 23, 2017). [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-guidance-foreign-affairs-manual-may-add-challenges-to-visa-issuance-us-consular New Guidance in the Foreign Affairs Manual May Add Challenges to Visa Issuance at US Consular Posts Abroad]. ''The National Law Review''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.

*Binder, John (August 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/25/trump-admin-strengthens-vetting-foreign-nationals-seeking-entry/ Trump Admin Strengthens Vetting of Foreign Nationals Seeking Entry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.

*Binder, John (August 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/25/trump-admin-strengthens-vetting-foreign-nationals-seeking-entry/ Trump Admin Strengthens Vetting of Foreign Nationals Seeking Entry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (August 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-orders-crackdown-on-foreign-students-who-overstay-visas-illegally/article/2632452 Trump orders crackdown on foreign students who overstay visas -- illegally]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> and requiring some of those seeking green cards to conduct an in-person interview.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bedard, Paul (August 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-orders-crackdown-on-foreign-students-who-overstay-visas-illegally/article/2632452 Trump orders crackdown on foreign students who overstay visas -- illegally]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> and requiring some of those seeking green cards to conduct an in-person interview.<ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (August 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/28/dhs-takes-next-step-extreme-vetting/ DHS takes next step on ‘extreme vetting’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (August 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/28/dhs-takes-next-step-extreme-vetting/ DHS takes next step on ‘extreme vetting’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.

*Binder, John (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/29/extreme-vetting-coming-soon-green-card-seekers/ ‘Extreme Vetting’ Coming Soon for Green Card Seekers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

*Binder, John (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/29/extreme-vetting-coming-soon-green-card-seekers/ ‘Extreme Vetting’ Coming Soon for Green Card Seekers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

*Prendergast, Curt (June 29, 2017). [http://tucson.com/news/local/trump-immigration-policies-take-root-in-tucson-federal-court/article_59fa7c29-bcc2-5b49-8311-0310249a05f0.html Trump immigration policies take root in Tucson federal court]. ''Arizona Daily Star''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.

*Prendergast, Curt (June 29, 2017). [http://tucson.com/news/local/trump-immigration-policies-take-root-in-tucson-federal-court/article_59fa7c29-bcc2-5b49-8311-0310249a05f0.html Trump immigration policies take root in Tucson federal court]. ''Arizona Daily Star''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.

*Buch, Jason (June 10, 2017). [http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/A-renewed-focus-on-criminalizing-some-immigration-11209398.php A renewed focus on criminalizing some immigration]. ''San Antonio Express-News''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> In the [[Tucson]] border sector, 565 first-time illegal immigrants were prosecuted for entering in June 2017 alone.<ref>Multiple references:

*Buch, Jason (June 10, 2017). [http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/A-renewed-focus-on-criminalizing-some-immigration-11209398.php A renewed focus on criminalizing some immigration]. ''San Antonio Express-News''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> In the [[Tucson]] border sector, 565 first-time illegal immigrants were prosecuted for entering in June 2017 alone.<ref>Multiple references:

*Giaritelli (July 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tucson-border-sector-prosecuted-565-first-time-illegal-trespassers-in-june/article/2628586 Tucson Border Sector prosecuted 565 first-time illegal trespassers in June]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Giaritelli (July 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tucson-border-sector-prosecuted-565-first-time-illegal-trespassers-in-june/article/2628586 Tucson Border Sector prosecuted 565 first-time illegal trespassers in June]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Price, Bob (July 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/14/border-patrol-prosecutes-565-first-time-border-crossers-june/ Border Patrol Prosecutes 565 First-time Border Crossers in June]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 14, 2017.</ref>

*Price, Bob (July 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/14/border-patrol-prosecutes-565-first-time-border-crossers-june/ Border Patrol Prosecutes 565 First-time Border Crossers in June]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 14, 2017.</ref>

*April 26, 2017—The Department of Homeland Security established the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (VOICE), created to help support victims of illegal immigrant crime, and it established the DHS-Victim Information and Notification Exchange, which was created to help those victims track the custody status of those criminal illegal immigrants.<ref name="VOICEoffice">Multiple references:

*April 26, 2017—The Department of Homeland Security established the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (VOICE), created to help support victims of illegal immigrant crime, and it established the DHS-Victim Information and Notification Exchange, which was created to help those victims track the custody status of those criminal illegal immigrants.<ref name="VOICEoffice">Multiple references:

*Lehman, Charles Fain (November 16, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/almost-300-ms-13-gang-members-arrested-nationwide-bust/ Almost 300 MS-13 Gang Members Arrested in Nationwide Bust]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Lehman, Charles Fain (November 16, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/almost-300-ms-13-gang-members-arrested-nationwide-bust/ Almost 300 MS-13 Gang Members Arrested in Nationwide Bust]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Price, Bob (November 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/11/16/ice-raging-bull-operation-leads-to-arrest-of-267-ms-13-gang-members/ ICE ‘Raging Bull’ Operation Leads to Arrest of 267 MS-13 Gang Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration also cooperated with [[Central America]]n countries in order to combat MS-13 recruitment in the region.<ref>Farivar, Masood (June 23, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-justice-department-ms13-mara-salvatrucha/3910556.html US Takes MS-13 Gang Fight to Its Root Countries]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref> In 2017, ICE arrests of criminal illegals increased 92%, while arrests of MS-13 members increased by 83%.<ref>Multiple references:

*Price, Bob (November 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/11/16/ice-raging-bull-operation-leads-to-arrest-of-267-ms-13-gang-members/ ICE ‘Raging Bull’ Operation Leads to Arrest of 267 MS-13 Gang Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration also cooperated with [[Central America]]n countries in order to combat MS-13 recruitment in the region.<ref>Farivar, Masood (June 23, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-justice-department-ms13-mara-salvatrucha/3910556.html US Takes MS-13 Gang Fight to Its Root Countries]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref> In 2017, ICE arrests of criminal illegals increased 92%, while arrests of MS-13 members increased by 83%.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bedard, Paul (December 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-92-jump-in-arrests-of-criminal-illegals-83-surge-in-ms-13-arrests/article/2642579 ICE: 92% jump in arrests of criminal illegals, 83% surge in MS-13 arrests]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (December 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-92-jump-in-arrests-of-criminal-illegals-83-surge-in-ms-13-arrests/article/2642579 ICE: 92% jump in arrests of criminal illegals, 83% surge in MS-13 arrests]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Lucas, Fred (December 15, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/12/15/arrests-of-ms-13-members-associates-up-83-under-trump/ Arrests of MS-13 Members, Associates Up 83% Under Trump]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> In 2017, 90% of all arrests made by ICE were for criminal aliens.<ref>Multiple references:

*Lucas, Fred (December 15, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/12/15/arrests-of-ms-13-members-associates-up-83-under-trump/ Arrests of MS-13 Members, Associates Up 83% Under Trump]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> In 2017, 90% of all arrests made by ICE were for criminal aliens.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bedard, Paul (February 15, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-90-of-all-arrests-had-criminal-records-pending-charges/article/2649248 ICE: 90% of all arrests had criminal records, 'pending' charges]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

*Bedard, Paul (February 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-90-of-all-arrests-had-criminal-records-pending-charges/article/2649248 ICE: 90% of all arrests had criminal records, 'pending' charges]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

*Bialik, Kristen (February 15, 2018). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/02/15/most-immigrants-arrested-by-ice-have-prior-criminal-convictions-a-big-change-from-2009/ Most immigrants arrested by ICE have prior criminal convictions, a big change from 2009]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.

*Bialik, Kristen (February 15, 2018). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/02/15/most-immigrants-arrested-by-ice-have-prior-criminal-convictions-a-big-change-from-2009/ Most immigrants arrested by ICE have prior criminal convictions, a big change from 2009]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.

*Hopkins, Jason (February 16, 2018). [https://www.westernjournal.com/ice-90-illegals-deported-committed-crimes/ ICE: 90% of Arrested Illegals Have Other Charges Against Them]. ''The Western Journal''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.</ref>

*Hopkins, Jason (February 16, 2018). [https://www.westernjournal.com/ice-90-illegals-deported-committed-crimes/ ICE: 90% of Arrested Illegals Have Other Charges Against Them]. ''The Western Journal''. Retrieved February 16, 2018.</ref>

*By May 2017, the Trump Administration was able to reduce the number of countries "that habitually refuse to take back immigrants whom the U.S. is trying to deport" from 20 to 12.<ref>Multiple references:

*By May 2017, the Trump Administration was able to reduce the number of countries "that habitually refuse to take back immigrants whom the U.S. is trying to deport" from 20 to 12.<ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (May 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/16/countries-refusing-us-deportees-cut-from-20-to-12/ Trump presses more countries take back U.S. deportees in immigration success]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (May 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/16/countries-refusing-us-deportees-cut-from-20-to-12/ Trump presses more countries take back U.S. deportees in immigration success]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/countries-that-refuse-to-take-back-illegals-cut-in-half-big-win-for-trump/article/2627957 Countries that refuse to take back illegals cut in half, 'big' win for Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (July 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/countries-that-refuse-to-take-back-illegals-cut-in-half-big-win-for-trump/article/2627957 Countries that refuse to take back illegals cut in half, 'big' win for Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Clark, Alex (July 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/12/countries-failing-comply-deportations-u-s-sliced-half/ 11 Countries Resume Compliance with U.S. Deportations, Halving International Resistance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2017.</ref> In September 2017, the Trump Administration enacted visa sanctions on four countries that continued to refuse to accept deportees.<ref>Multiple references:

*Clark, Alex (July 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/12/countries-failing-comply-deportations-u-s-sliced-half/ 11 Countries Resume Compliance with U.S. Deportations, Halving International Resistance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2017.</ref> In September 2017, the Trump Administration enacted visa sanctions on four countries that continued to refuse to accept deportees.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mikelionis, Lukas (September 14, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/14/us-slaps-sanctions-on-four-nations-for-refusing-to-take-deported-nationals.html US slaps sanctions on four nations for refusing to take deported nationals]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

*Mikelionis, Lukas (September 14, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/14/us-slaps-sanctions-on-four-nations-for-refusing-to-take-deported-nationals.html US slaps sanctions on four nations for refusing to take deported nationals]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

*President Trump worked to eliminate Obama's legacy of giving privileges to illegal immigrants in detention centers.<ref>Price, Bob (April 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/14/trump-kelly-dismantle-obamas-progress-illegal-immigrants/ Trump and Kelly ‘Dismantle’ Obama’s ‘Progress’ for Illegal Immigrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> At the same time, the Trump Administration expanded immigration enforcement efforts, such as through building additional detention centers.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/15/trump-administrations-first-immigrant-detention-center-goes-texas/ Trump Administration’s First Immigrant Detention Center Goes Up in Texas]. ''Breitbart News''. April 15, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.</ref> (The inspector general reported on June 7, 2017, but based on July 2016 inspections, that the facilities used by the DHS to detain illegal families were overall in good shape and met federal standards<ref>Multiple references:

*President Trump worked to eliminate Obama's legacy of giving privileges to illegal immigrants in detention centers.<ref>Price, Bob (April 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/14/trump-kelly-dismantle-obamas-progress-illegal-immigrants/ Trump and Kelly ‘Dismantle’ Obama’s ‘Progress’ for Illegal Immigrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> At the same time, the Trump Administration expanded immigration enforcement efforts, such as through building additional detention centers.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/15/trump-administrations-first-immigrant-detention-center-goes-texas/ Trump Administration’s First Immigrant Detention Center Goes Up in Texas]. ''Breitbart News''. April 15, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.</ref> (The inspector general reported on June 7, 2017, but based on July 2016 inspections, that the facilities used by the DHS to detain illegal families were overall in good shape and met federal standards<ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (June 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/dhs-audit-clears-facilities-detain-illegal-immigra/ Inspector general’s audit clears DHS facilities that detain illegal immigrant families]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/dhs-audit-clears-facilities-detain-illegal-immigra/ Inspector general’s audit clears DHS facilities that detain illegal immigrant families]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (June 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-ig-finds-nothing-wrong-at-detention-centers-rejects-complaints-from-illegals/article/2626375 ICE IG finds 'nothing' wrong at detention centers, rejects complaints from illegals]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (June 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-ig-finds-nothing-wrong-at-detention-centers-rejects-complaints-from-illegals/article/2626375 ICE IG finds 'nothing' wrong at detention centers, rejects complaints from illegals]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.

*DHS Inspector General (June 7, 2017) [https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2017/OIG-17-65-Jun17.pdf Results of Office of Inspector General FY 2016 Spot Inspections of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Family Detention Facilities] OIG-17-65 Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>)

*DHS Inspector General (June 7, 2017) [https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2017/OIG-17-65-Jun17.pdf Results of Office of Inspector General FY 2016 Spot Inspections of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Family Detention Facilities] OIG-17-65 Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>)

*It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration began repatriating illegal immigrants given "administrative closure" by the Obama Administration, a form of "quasi-amnesty."<ref>Multiple references:

*It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration began repatriating illegal immigrants given "administrative closure" by the Obama Administration, a form of "quasi-amnesty."<ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/john-kelly-cancels-obamas-2014-amnesty-that-courts/ Homeland Security officially cancels Obama’s 2014 amnesty that courts had blocked]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/john-kelly-cancels-obamas-2014-amnesty-that-courts/ Homeland Security officially cancels Obama’s 2014 amnesty that courts had blocked]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (June 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/15/dhs-john-kelly-wipes-obamas-dapa-amnesty/ DHS John Kelly Wipes Out Obama’s ‘DAPA’ Amnesty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (June 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/15/dhs-john-kelly-wipes-obamas-dapa-amnesty/ DHS John Kelly Wipes Out Obama’s ‘DAPA’ Amnesty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (June 15, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-rescinds-obama-era-dapa-policy-that-would-have-protected-illegal-immigrant-parents/article/2626175 DHS rescinds Obama-era DAPA policy that would have protected illegal immigrant parents]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-rescinds-obama-era-dapa-policy-that-would-have-protected-illegal-immigrant-parents/article/2626175 DHS rescinds Obama-era DAPA policy that would have protected illegal immigrant parents]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.

*Binder, John (June 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/17/immigration-patriots-thrilled-about-trump-tossing-out-dapa/ Immigration Patriots ‘Thrilled’ About Trump Tossing Out DAPA]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

*Binder, John (June 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/17/immigration-patriots-thrilled-about-trump-tossing-out-dapa/ Immigration Patriots ‘Thrilled’ About Trump Tossing Out DAPA]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

*Jackson, David; Collins, Michael (June 16, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/16/donald-trump-migrants-dreemaers/102912330/ Trump keeps policy on Dreamers, eliminates protection for older immigrants]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref>

*Jackson, David; Collins, Michael (June 16, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/16/donald-trump-migrants-dreemaers/102912330/ Trump keeps policy on Dreamers, eliminates protection for older immigrants]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref>

*Racke, Will (June 20, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/06/20/trump-doj-will-back-texas-in-courtroom-defense-of-anti-sanctuary-law/ Trump DOJ Will Back Texas In Courtroom Defense Of Anti-Sanctuary Law]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Racke, Will (June 20, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/06/20/trump-doj-will-back-texas-in-courtroom-defense-of-anti-sanctuary-law/ Trump DOJ Will Back Texas In Courtroom Defense Of Anti-Sanctuary Law]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (June 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/23/doj-says-texas-anti-sanctuary-city-law-does-not-vi/ DOJ says Texas’ anti-sanctuary city law does not violate the Constitution]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (June 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/23/doj-says-texas-anti-sanctuary-city-law-does-not-vi/ DOJ says Texas’ anti-sanctuary city law does not violate the Constitution]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (June 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jeff-sessions-defends-new-sanctuary-city-law-in-texas/article/2626926 Jeff Sessions defends new 'sanctuary city' law in Texas]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>

*Cohen, Kelly (June 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jeff-sessions-defends-new-sanctuary-city-law-in-texas/article/2626926 Jeff Sessions defends new 'sanctuary city' law in Texas]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>

*June 30, 2017—It was reported that the Trump Administration, under a memo signed by DHS Secretary John Kelly, began cracking down on illegal immigrant parents who paid to have their children smuggled into the United States.<ref>Multiple references:

*June 30, 2017—It was reported that the Trump Administration, under a memo signed by DHS Secretary John Kelly, began cracking down on illegal immigrant parents who paid to have their children smuggled into the United States.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bowden, John (June 30, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/340252-trump-admin-cracks-down-on-parents-who-paid-to-smuggle-children-into-us Trump admin cracks down on parents who paid to smuggle children into US]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

*Bowden, John (June 30, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/340252-trump-admin-cracks-down-on-parents-who-paid-to-smuggle-children-into-us Trump admin cracks down on parents who paid to smuggle children into US]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

*[http://www.oann.com/doj-warns-judges-about-abuse-of-immigration-system-by-illegals/ DOJ Warns Judges About Abuse Of Immigration System By Illegals]. ''One America News Network''. December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2017.</ref>

*[http://www.oann.com/doj-warns-judges-about-abuse-of-immigration-system-by-illegals/ DOJ Warns Judges About Abuse Of Immigration System By Illegals]. ''One America News Network''. December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2017.</ref>

*The Trump Administration oversaw a large increase in illegal immigrant arrests and deportations compared to the Obama Administration, showing its commitment to keeping its campaign promises:<ref name="2017StatisticsResolve"/>

*The Trump Administration oversaw a large increase in illegal immigrant arrests and deportations compared to the Obama Administration, showing its commitment to keeping its campaign promises:<ref name="2017StatisticsResolve"/>

**Despite the large drop in illegal immigrant apprehensions, and likely because of it,<ref name="GunDrugSeizures">Bedard, Paul (July 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/border-war-turns-from-illegals-to-mexican-cartels-mdash-gun-drug-seizures-up/article/2629201 Border war turns from illegals to Mexican cartels — gun, drug seizures up]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> the amount of illegal guns and drugs seized by [[Customs and Border Protection]] saw large increases in the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref name="GunDrugSeizures"/><ref>Price, Bob (May 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/14/border-patrol-agents-seize-massive-amounts-drugs-migrant-crossings-drop/ Border Patrol Agents Seize Massive Amounts of Drugs After Migrant Crossings Drop]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2017.</ref> In addition, the number of immigration arrests increased, with a 38% increase in Trump's [[first 100 days]].<ref>Multiple references:

**Despite the large drop in illegal immigrant apprehensions, and likely because of it,<ref name="GunDrugSeizures">Bedard, Paul (July 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/border-war-turns-from-illegals-to-mexican-cartels-mdash-gun-drug-seizures-up/article/2629201 Border war turns from illegals to Mexican cartels — gun, drug seizures up]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> the amount of illegal guns and drugs seized by [[Customs and Border Protection]] saw large increases in the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref name="GunDrugSeizures"/><ref>Price, Bob (May 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/14/border-patrol-agents-seize-massive-amounts-drugs-migrant-crossings-drop/ Border Patrol Agents Seize Massive Amounts of Drugs After Migrant Crossings Drop]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2017.</ref> In addition, the number of immigration arrests increased, with a 38% increase in Trump's [[first 100 days]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (May 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/17/immigration-arrests-38-percent-under-trump/ Free of Obama restraints, immigration agents make 38% more arrests in Trump’s first 100 days]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (May 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/17/immigration-arrests-38-percent-under-trump/ Free of Obama restraints, immigration agents make 38% more arrests in Trump’s first 100 days]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

*Price, Bob (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/17/ice-arrests-increase-40-percent-since-trump-signed-immigration-enforcement-order/ ICE Arrests Up 40 Percent Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.

*Price, Bob (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/17/ice-arrests-increase-40-percent-since-trump-signed-immigration-enforcement-order/ ICE Arrests Up 40 Percent Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.

*Greenwood, Max (June 16, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/338304-border-patrol-raids-camp-arrests-four-men Border patrol raids camp, arrests four men]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

*Greenwood, Max (June 16, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/338304-border-patrol-raids-camp-arrests-four-men Border patrol raids camp, arrests four men]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

*Price, Bob (June 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/16/border-patrol-agents-attacked-for-doing-their-jobs-by-media/ Border Patrol Agents Attacked for Doing Their Jobs in Media]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> and in another instance in July 2017, ICE arrested 650 illegals in four days who had already been required to leave the country.<ref>Multiple references:

*Price, Bob (June 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/16/border-patrol-agents-attacked-for-doing-their-jobs-by-media/ Border Patrol Agents Attacked for Doing Their Jobs in Media]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> and in another instance in July 2017, ICE arrested 650 illegals in four days who had already been required to leave the country.<ref>Multiple references:

*Giaritelli, Anna (August 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feds-arrest-650-illegal-immigrants-who-were-ordered-to-leave-the-country/article/2630300 Feds arrest 650 illegal immigrants who were ordered to leave the country]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (August 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feds-arrest-650-illegal-immigrants-who-were-ordered-to-leave-the-country/article/2630300 Feds arrest 650 illegal immigrants who were ordered to leave the country]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.

*Price, Bob (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/02/ice-arrests-650-obama-era-border-crossers/ ICE Arrests 650 Obama Era Border Crossers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> The U.S. cracked down on college exam fraud by foreigners.<ref>Multiple references:

*Price, Bob (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/02/ice-arrests-650-obama-era-border-crossers/ ICE Arrests 650 Obama Era Border Crossers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> The U.S. cracked down on college exam fraud by foreigners.<ref>Multiple references:

*Farivar, Masood (May 4, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-arrests-four-chinese-students-in-college-test-scam/3838880.html US Arrests Four Chinese Students in College Test Scam]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

*Farivar, Masood (May 4, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-arrests-four-chinese-students-in-college-test-scam/3838880.html US Arrests Four Chinese Students in College Test Scam]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

*Marcelo, Philip (July 11, 2017). [http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-deportations-europeans-track-exceed-year-48559515 US deportations of Europeans could exceed last fiscal year]. ''ABC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref>

*Marcelo, Philip (July 11, 2017). [http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-deportations-europeans-track-exceed-year-48559515 US deportations of Europeans could exceed last fiscal year]. ''ABC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref>

**It was reported in August 2017 that of the 42,000 illegal immigrants in federal prisons, nearly all of them either had deportation orders or were being investigated for possible deportation.<ref>Multiple references:

**It was reported in August 2017 that of the 42,000 illegal immigrants in federal prisons, nearly all of them either had deportation orders or were being investigated for possible deportation.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bedard, Paul (August 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-23-of-all-federal-prisoners-are-illegals-just-7-of-42034-saved-from-deportation/article/2630999 DHS: 23% of all federal prisoners are illegals, just 7 of 42,034 saved from deportation]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (August 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-23-of-all-federal-prisoners-are-illegals-just-7-of-42034-saved-from-deportation/article/2630999 DHS: 23% of all federal prisoners are illegals, just 7 of 42,034 saved from deportation]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (August 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/1/immigrants-22-percent-federal-prison-population/ Immigrants are 22 percent of federal prison population]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (August 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/1/immigrants-22-percent-federal-prison-population/ Immigrants are 22 percent of federal prison population]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Rosales, Erik (August 1, 2017). [http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2017/august/nearly-a-quarter-of-federal-prisoners-are-immigrants Nearly a Quarter of Federal Prisoners are Immigrants]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.</ref>

*Rosales, Erik (August 1, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2017/august/nearly-a-quarter-of-federal-prisoners-are-immigrants Nearly a Quarter of Federal Prisoners are Immigrants]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.</ref>

**It was reported in August 2017 that so far in 2017 the Trump Administration had deported 30% more illegal immigrants enrolled in the [[Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals|DACA]] program due to crimes and gang violence.<ref>Multiple references:

**It was reported in August 2017 that so far in 2017 the Trump Administration had deported 30% more illegal immigrants enrolled in the [[Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals|DACA]] program due to crimes and gang violence.<ref>Multiple references:

*Munro, Neil (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/dhs-repatriating-daca-amnesty-criminals/ DHS Repatriating More DACA Amnesty Criminals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/dhs-repatriating-daca-amnesty-criminals/ DHS Repatriating More DACA Amnesty Criminals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (August 29, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feds-30-surge-in-illegals-losing-daca-freedom-for-crimes-gang-violence/article/2632820 Feds: 30% surge in illegals losing DACA freedom for crimes, gang violence]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref>

*Bedard, Paul (August 29, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feds-30-surge-in-illegals-losing-daca-freedom-for-crimes-gang-violence/article/2632820 Feds: 30% surge in illegals losing DACA freedom for crimes, gang violence]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref>

**It was reported in November 2017 that the Trump Administration was making more of an effort than the Obama Administration to reach quick deportation decisions in immigration courts.<ref>Multiple references:

**It was reported in November 2017 that the Trump Administration was making more of an effort than the Obama Administration to reach quick deportation decisions in immigration courts.<ref>Multiple references:

*Munro, Neil (November 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/12/donald-trump-deputies-spike-repatriation-illegals/ Donald Trump’s Deputies Spike Repatriation of Illegals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (November 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/12/donald-trump-deputies-spike-repatriation-illegals/ Donald Trump’s Deputies Spike Repatriation of Illegals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (November 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/court-ordered-deportations-surge-after-trump-ends-obama-era-delay-tactics/article/2640384 Court-ordered deportations surge after Trump ends Obama-era delay tactics]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref>

*Cohen, Kelly (November 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/court-ordered-deportations-surge-after-trump-ends-obama-era-delay-tactics/article/2640384 Court-ordered deportations surge after Trump ends Obama-era delay tactics]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 12, 2017.</ref>

**In 2017 overall, immigration and deportation arrests increased even though the number of deportations themselves decreased,<ref>Multiple references:

**In 2017 overall, immigration and deportation arrests increased even though the number of deportations themselves decreased,<ref>Multiple references:

*Spagat, Elliot; Colvin, Jill (December 5, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/3252d88390ed4ddea736b4a85a0b78a9/APNewsBreak:-Border-arrests-plunge,-deportation-arrests-soar Detentions spike, border arrests fall in Trump’s first year]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Spagat, Elliot; Colvin, Jill (December 5, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/3252d88390ed4ddea736b4a85a0b78a9/APNewsBreak:-Border-arrests-plunge,-deportation-arrests-soar Detentions spike, border arrests fall in Trump’s first year]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Mass, Warren (November 16, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/27385-white-house-sends-nomination-to-senate-to-name-tom-homan-as-permanent-ice-director White House Sends Nomination to Senate to Name Tom Homan as Permanent ICE Director]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 25, 2017.

*Mass, Warren (November 16, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/27385-white-house-sends-nomination-to-senate-to-name-tom-homan-as-permanent-ice-director White House Sends Nomination to Senate to Name Tom Homan as Permanent ICE Director]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 25, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/13/thomas-homan-ice-chief-says-illegal-immigrants-sho/ No apologies: ICE chief says illegal immigrants should live in fear of deportation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/13/thomas-homan-ice-chief-says-illegal-immigrants-sho/ No apologies: ICE chief says illegal immigrants should live in fear of deportation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (June 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-chief-rips-critics-of-deportations-entering-illegally-is-a-crime/article/2625799 ICE chief rips critics of deportations, entering illegally 'is a crime']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (June 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-chief-rips-critics-of-deportations-entering-illegally-is-a-crime/article/2625799 ICE chief rips critics of deportations, entering illegally 'is a crime']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (June 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-chief-all-illegals-should-be-worried-no-population-off-the-table/article/2625807 ICE chief: All illegals 'should be worried, no population off the table']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (June 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-chief-all-illegals-should-be-worried-no-population-off-the-table/article/2625807 ICE chief: All illegals 'should be worried, no population off the table']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.

*Garcia, Carlos (June 16, 2017). [http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/16/ice-chief-has-zero-regrets-about-saying-illegal-immigrants-should-be-afraid-heres-why/ ICE chief has ‘zero regrets’ about saying illegal immigrants ‘should be afraid’ – here’s why]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*Garcia, Carlos (June 16, 2017). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/16/ice-chief-has-zero-regrets-about-saying-illegal-immigrants-should-be-afraid-heres-why/ ICE chief has ‘zero regrets’ about saying illegal immigrants ‘should be afraid’ – here’s why]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (June 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/28/thomas-homan-calls-kates-law-immigration-crackdown/ ICE chief makes impassioned plea for Kate’s Law, crackdown on sanctuary cities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (June 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/28/thomas-homan-calls-kates-law-immigration-crackdown/ ICE chief makes impassioned plea for Kate’s Law, crackdown on sanctuary cities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*Athey, Amber (July 13, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/07/13/ice-director-sanctuary-cities-are-un-american-video/ ICE Director: Sanctuary Cities Are ‘Un-American’ (VIDEO)]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Athey, Amber (July 13, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/07/13/ice-director-sanctuary-cities-are-un-american-video/ ICE Director: Sanctuary Cities Are ‘Un-American’ (VIDEO)]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/13/acting-ice-director-thomas-homan-trump-letting-us-do-our-jobs-enforce-immigration-law Acting ICE Director: Trump Told Border Patrol, ICE 'You Can Do Your Job Now']. ''Fox News Insider''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/13/acting-ice-director-thomas-homan-trump-letting-us-do-our-jobs-enforce-immigration-law Acting ICE Director: Trump Told Border Patrol, ICE 'You Can Do Your Job Now']. ''Fox News Insider''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (July 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-chief-80-jump-in-illegal-targets-readies-national-sanctuary-crackdown/article/2629001 ICE chief: 80% jump in illegal targets, readies national 'Sanctuary' crackdown]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (July 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-chief-80-jump-in-illegal-targets-readies-national-sanctuary-crackdown/article/2629001 ICE chief: 80% jump in illegal targets, readies national 'Sanctuary' crackdown]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

*Richardson, Matt (July 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/24/illegal-immigration-is-not-victimless-crime-ice-acting-director-says.html 'Illegal immigration is not a victimless crime,' ICE acting director says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 24, 2017.

*Richardson, Matt (July 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/24/illegal-immigration-is-not-victimless-crime-ice-acting-director-says.html 'Illegal immigration is not a victimless crime,' ICE acting director says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 24, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (August 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-chief-illegals-home-free-under-obama-have-no-safe-haven-under-trump/article/2632289 ICE Chief: Illegals 'home free' under Obama have 'no safe haven' under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (August 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ice-chief-illegals-home-free-under-obama-have-no-safe-haven-under-trump/article/2632289 ICE Chief: Illegals 'home free' under Obama have 'no safe haven' under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.

*Conradis, Brandon (January 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/367167-trump-ice-pick-politicians-who-run-sanctuary-cities-should-be-charged Trump ICE pick: Politicians who run sanctuary cities should be charged with crimes]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 2, 2018.</ref> even though some conservatives criticized him for his role in the Obama Administration and its lax illegal immigration policies.<ref name="HomanReleasedICE">Darby, Brandon; Ortiz, Ildefonso (July 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/01/official-released-criminal-aliens-u-s-obama-now-directing-ice/ Official Who Released Criminal Aliens into U.S. for Obama Now Directing ICE]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> On January 31, President Trump appointed Ronald Vitiello, who was endorsed by the National Border Patrol Council which also endorsed Trump in the 2016 election, to lead U.S. Border Patrol.<ref>Multiple references:

*Conradis, Brandon (January 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/367167-trump-ice-pick-politicians-who-run-sanctuary-cities-should-be-charged Trump ICE pick: Politicians who run sanctuary cities should be charged with crimes]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 2, 2018.</ref> even though some conservatives criticized him for his role in the Obama Administration and its lax illegal immigration policies.<ref name="HomanReleasedICE">Darby, Brandon; Ortiz, Ildefonso (July 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/01/official-released-criminal-aliens-u-s-obama-now-directing-ice/ Official Who Released Criminal Aliens into U.S. for Obama Now Directing ICE]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> On January 31, President Trump appointed Ronald Vitiello, who was endorsed by the National Border Patrol Council which also endorsed Trump in the 2016 election, to lead U.S. Border Patrol.<ref>Multiple references:

*Price, Bob (February 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/02/01/border-patrol-union-new-chief-invaluable-trumps-border-plan/ Border Patrol Union: New Chief ‘Invaluable’ to Trump’s Border Plan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Price, Bob (February 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/02/01/border-patrol-union-new-chief-invaluable-trumps-border-plan/ Border Patrol Union: New Chief ‘Invaluable’ to Trump’s Border Plan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/31/ronald-vitiello-head-border-patrol-trump-administr/ Donald Trump names Ronald Vitiello to head Border Patrol]. ''The Washington Times''. January 31, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/31/ronald-vitiello-head-border-patrol-trump-administr/ Donald Trump names Ronald Vitiello to head Border Patrol]. ''The Washington Times''. January 31, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (January 31, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/union-backed-ronald-vitiello-will-head-up-border-patrol/article/2613528 Union-backed Ronald Vitiello will head up Border Patrol]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (January 31, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/union-backed-ronald-vitiello-will-head-up-border-patrol/article/2613528 Union-backed Ronald Vitiello will head up Border Patrol]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Pestano, Andrew V. (February 1, 2017). [http://www.upi.com/Trump-administration-names-new-Border-Patrol-chief/7511485947321/ Trump administration names new Border Patrol chief]. ''UPI''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*Pestano, Andrew V. (February 1, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Trump-administration-names-new-Border-Patrol-chief/7511485947321/ Trump administration names new Border Patrol chief]. ''UPI''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/ronald-vitiello-border-patrol-head/3700706.html Union-backed Ronald Vitiello Named to Head US Border Patrol]. ''Voice of America''. January 31, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref> On April 25, 2017, Vitiello was appointed as Deputy Commissioner of [[Customs and Border Protection]].<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/ronald-vitiello-border-patrol-head/3700706.html Union-backed Ronald Vitiello Named to Head US Border Patrol]. ''Voice of America''. January 31, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref> On April 25, 2017, Vitiello was appointed as Deputy Commissioner of [[Customs and Border Protection]].<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2017-04-26/border-patrol-names-carla-provost-acting-chief Border Patrol Names Carla Provost Acting Chief]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved June 28, 2017.

*[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2017-04-26/border-patrol-names-carla-provost-acting-chief Border Patrol Names Carla Provost Acting Chief]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved June 28, 2017.

*Lehman, Charles Fain (January 9, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/attempted-illegal-entry-mexican-border-record-low-2017/ Attempted Illegal Entry at Mexican Border at Record Low in 2017]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref> and the decline helped illustrate the administration's achievements on illegal immigration policy.<ref name="2017StatisticsResolve"/> Illegal border crossings fell to their lowest level in 45 years in 2017.<ref name="45yearlow">Multiple references:

*Lehman, Charles Fain (January 9, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/attempted-illegal-entry-mexican-border-record-low-2017/ Attempted Illegal Entry at Mexican Border at Record Low in 2017]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref> and the decline helped illustrate the administration's achievements on illegal immigration policy.<ref name="2017StatisticsResolve"/> Illegal border crossings fell to their lowest level in 45 years in 2017.<ref name="45yearlow">Multiple references:

*Miller, S.A. (December 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/5/border-crossings-hit-45-year-low-under-trump/ How Trump turned tide of illegal immigration in first year: Border crossing hits 45-year low]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (December 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/5/border-crossings-hit-45-year-low-under-trump/ How Trump turned tide of illegal immigration in first year: Border crossing hits 45-year low]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (January 9, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/illegal-immigration-hits-45-year-low-under-trump/article/2645396 Illegal immigration hits 45-year low under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref> Also in Fiscal Year 2017, the level of illegal child border crossers fell by 20%.<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (December 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/border-officials-see-20-percent-drop-in-children-trying-to-cross-the-border-under-trump/article/2642580 Border officials see 20 percent drop in children trying to cross the border under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.<br>

*Giaritelli, Anna (January 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/illegal-immigration-hits-45-year-low-under-trump/article/2645396 Illegal immigration hits 45-year low under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref> Also in Fiscal Year 2017, the level of illegal child border crossers fell by 20%.<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (December 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/border-officials-see-20-percent-drop-in-children-trying-to-cross-the-border-under-trump/article/2642580 Border officials see 20 percent drop in children trying to cross the border under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.<br>

However, see also:

However, see also:

*Lucas, Fred (December 10, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/12/10/immigration-arrests-increase-trump-unaccompanied-minors-border-crossings/ As Immigration Arrests Increase Under Trump, So Do Border Crossings by Unaccompanied Minors]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref>

*Lucas, Fred (December 10, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/12/10/immigration-arrests-increase-trump-unaccompanied-minors-border-crossings/ As Immigration Arrests Increase Under Trump, So Do Border Crossings by Unaccompanied Minors]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref>

* [https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/05/statement-press-secretary-decline-southwest-border-apprehensions Statement from the Press Secretary on the Decline in Southwest Border Apprehensions]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 5, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.

* [https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/05/statement-press-secretary-decline-southwest-border-apprehensions Statement from the Press Secretary on the Decline in Southwest Border Apprehensions]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 5, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.

* Churchwell, Logan (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/04/illegal-immigration-fell-67-percent-trump-says-fmr-border-chief/ Illegal Immigration Fell 67 Percent under Trump, Says Fmr. Border Chief]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2017.</ref> By Trump's 100th day in office, levels were reported to have fallen by 73%.<ref>Nolan, Lucas (April 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/29/trump-illegal-immigration-down-by-unprecedented-73/ Trump: ‘Illegal Immigration Down by Unprecedented 73%’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 30, 2017.</ref><ref name="PFtrue">Valverde, Miriam (April 25, 2017). [http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2017/apr/25/donald-trump/illegal-immigration-lowest-17-years-trump-said/ Is illegal immigration the lowest in 17 years, as Trump said?] ''PolitiFact''. Retrieved April 30, 2017.</ref> The declining trend of border apprehensions (an indicator of the level of illegal immigration) continued through May.<ref>Multiple references:

* Churchwell, Logan (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/04/illegal-immigration-fell-67-percent-trump-says-fmr-border-chief/ Illegal Immigration Fell 67 Percent under Trump, Says Fmr. Border Chief]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2017.</ref> By Trump's 100th day in office, levels were reported to have fallen by 73%.<ref>Nolan, Lucas (April 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/29/trump-illegal-immigration-down-by-unprecedented-73/ Trump: ‘Illegal Immigration Down by Unprecedented 73%’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 30, 2017.</ref><ref name="PFtrue">Valverde, Miriam (April 25, 2017). [http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2017/apr/25/donald-trump/illegal-immigration-lowest-17-years-trump-said/ Is illegal immigration the lowest in 17 years, as Trump said?] ''PolitiFact''. Retrieved April 30, 2017.</ref> The declining trend of border apprehensions (an indicator of the level of illegal immigration) continued through May.<ref>Multiple references:

*Cohen, Kelly (June 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/border-patrol-data-arrests-at-us-mexico-border-on-steady-decline/article/2625405 Border patrol data: Arrests at US-Mexico border on steady decline]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 8, 2017.

*Cohen, Kelly (June 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/border-patrol-data-arrests-at-us-mexico-border-on-steady-decline/article/2625405 Border patrol data: Arrests at US-Mexico border on steady decline]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 8, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 11, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/11/illegal-immigration-across-southwest-border-increa/ Illegal immigration across southwest border increased during May, says Homeland Security]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.</ref> It was reported in April that illegal immigration levels had fallen to the lowest point in 17 years.<ref name="PFtrue"/><ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (June 11, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/11/illegal-immigration-across-southwest-border-increa/ Illegal immigration across southwest border increased during May, says Homeland Security]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.</ref> It was reported in April that illegal immigration levels had fallen to the lowest point in 17 years.<ref name="PFtrue"/><ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/10/l-times-southwest-border-crossings-lowest-point-least-17-years/ L.A. Times: Southwest Border Crossings at ‘Lowest Point in at Least 17 Years’]. ''Breitbart News''. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/10/l-times-southwest-border-crossings-lowest-point-least-17-years/ L.A. Times: Southwest Border Crossings at ‘Lowest Point in at Least 17 Years’]. ''Breitbart News''. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2017.

*Morrissey, Kate (April 4, 2017). [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-border-apprehensions-20170404-story.html March border apprehensions reported to hit 17-year low]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved August 17, 2017.</ref>

*Morrissey, Kate (April 4, 2017). [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-border-apprehensions-20170404-story.html March border apprehensions reported to hit 17-year low]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved August 17, 2017.</ref>

It was reported in May that the number of child illegal immigrants entering the nation monthly had fallen below 1,000, the first time in several years, and that total illegal immigration levels had fallen by 76%.<ref>Dinan, Stephen; Noble, Andrea (May 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/9/illegal-immigration-southwest-border-down-70-pct/ Trump’s immigration enforcement helps slow illegal border crossings by 76%]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref> In six months, the illegal immigration of Haitians, specifically, into the U.S. declined by 97%.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (April 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/16/haitians-at-border-down-as-trump-crackdown-news-sp/ Haitians get word of Trump crackdown, slow flow to border by 97%]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.</ref> Although not solely due to President Trump, illegal immigration from [[Cuba]] dropped dramatically in the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Saavedra, Ryan (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/12/cuban-migration-plummets-zero-april/ Cuban Migration Plummets to Zero in April]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref> Illegal immigration dropped so much that U.S. Customs and Border Protection was able to close one of their temporary holding facilities.<ref>Price, Bob (February 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/02/15/migrant-detention-center-closes-drop-border-crossings/ Drop in Trump Era Border Crossings Shutters Detention Center]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref> As another illustration, a non-profit shelter organization for illegal immigrants, Southwest Key Programs, was forced to lay off nearly 1,000 of its employees due to the drop.<ref>Price, Bob (May 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/22/migrant-shelter-lays-off-1000-border-crossings-drop/ Migrant Shelter Lays Off 1,000 after Border Crossings Drop]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> The drop in illegal immigration was probably due to the [[Trump effect]]<ref name="Lajeunesse"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/30/sessions-border-crossings-down-60-percent-due-to-trumps-strong-leadership.html Sessions: Border crossings down 60 percent due to 'Trump's strong leadership']. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Brown, Ben (April 12, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/04/12/border-patrol-union-president-illegal-immigration-decline-strictly-due-to-trump.html Border Patrol Union President: Illegal Immigration Decline ‘Strictly’ Due to Trump]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.</ref> and tougher illegal immigration and deportation policies by the Homeland Security Department.<ref>Gibson, Jake (May 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/09/border-apprehensions-plummet-as-dhs-touts-enforcement-push.html Border apprehensions plummet as DHS touts enforcement push]. ''Fox News''. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Kasperowicz, Pete (May 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-historic-shift-in-border-crossings-since-trumps-executive-order/article/2623949 DHS: 'Historic shift' in border crossings since Trump's executive order]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>

It was reported in May that the number of child illegal immigrants entering the nation monthly had fallen below 1,000, the first time in several years, and that total illegal immigration levels had fallen by 76%.<ref>Dinan, Stephen; Noble, Andrea (May 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/9/illegal-immigration-southwest-border-down-70-pct/ Trump’s immigration enforcement helps slow illegal border crossings by 76%]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref> In six months, the illegal immigration of Haitians, specifically, into the U.S. declined by 97%.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (April 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/16/haitians-at-border-down-as-trump-crackdown-news-sp/ Haitians get word of Trump crackdown, slow flow to border by 97%]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.</ref> Although not solely due to President Trump, illegal immigration from [[Cuba]] dropped dramatically in the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Saavedra, Ryan (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/12/cuban-migration-plummets-zero-april/ Cuban Migration Plummets to Zero in April]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.</ref> Illegal immigration dropped so much that U.S. Customs and Border Protection was able to close one of their temporary holding facilities.<ref>Price, Bob (February 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/02/15/migrant-detention-center-closes-drop-border-crossings/ Drop in Trump Era Border Crossings Shutters Detention Center]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref> As another illustration, a non-profit shelter organization for illegal immigrants, Southwest Key Programs, was forced to lay off nearly 1,000 of its employees due to the drop.<ref>Price, Bob (May 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/22/migrant-shelter-lays-off-1000-border-crossings-drop/ Migrant Shelter Lays Off 1,000 after Border Crossings Drop]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> The drop in illegal immigration was probably due to the [[Trump effect]]<ref name="Lajeunesse"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/30/sessions-border-crossings-down-60-percent-due-to-trumps-strong-leadership.html Sessions: Border crossings down 60 percent due to 'Trump's strong leadership']. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Brown, Ben (April 12, 2017). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/04/12/border-patrol-union-president-illegal-immigration-decline-strictly-due-to-trump.html Border Patrol Union President: Illegal Immigration Decline ‘Strictly’ Due to Trump]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.</ref> and tougher illegal immigration and deportation policies by the Homeland Security Department.<ref>Gibson, Jake (May 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/09/border-apprehensions-plummet-as-dhs-touts-enforcement-push.html Border apprehensions plummet as DHS touts enforcement push]. ''Fox News''. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Kasperowicz, Pete (May 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-historic-shift-in-border-crossings-since-trumps-executive-order/article/2623949 DHS: 'Historic shift' in border crossings since Trump's executive order]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>

Illegal immigration levels rose in June 2017, but they were still much lower than the previous year and at a six-year low.<ref>Multiple references:

Illegal immigration levels rose in June 2017, but they were still much lower than the previous year and at a six-year low.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bedard, Paul (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/53-drop-in-arrests-of-illegals-at-southwest-border-crossings-6-year-low/article/2627990 53% drop in arrests of illegals at Southwest border crossings, 6-year low]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Bedard, Paul (July 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/53-drop-in-arrests-of-illegals-at-southwest-border-crossings-6-year-low/article/2627990 53% drop in arrests of illegals at Southwest border crossings, 6-year low]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (July 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/illegal-immigration-spikes-along-us-mexico-border/ Illegal immigration spikes along U.S.-Mexico border]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (July 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/illegal-immigration-spikes-along-us-mexico-border/ Illegal immigration spikes along U.S.-Mexico border]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Price, Bob (July 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/08/border-crossings-at-historic-lows-up-from-last-month/ Border Crossings at Historic Lows, Up from Last Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

*Price, Bob (July 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/08/border-crossings-at-historic-lows-up-from-last-month/ Border Crossings at Historic Lows, Up from Last Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

*[https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/rngs/TRUMP-EFFECT-CANADA-IMMIGRATION/0100617F2J1/index.html Canada’s new wave of asylum seekers]. ''Reuters Graphics''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> a trend that continued after the end of 2017.<ref name="Collateral">Paperny, Anna Mehler (March 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-effect-canada-immigration/collateral-damage-how-trump-threw-canadas-refugee-system-into-turmoil-idUSKBN1GV0WQ Collateral damage: How Trump threw Canada's refugee system into turmoil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> The number of migrants coming into Canada became so large that the Canadian government sent soldiers to take care of the situation.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/rngs/TRUMP-EFFECT-CANADA-IMMIGRATION/0100617F2J1/index.html Canada’s new wave of asylum seekers]. ''Reuters Graphics''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> a trend that continued after the end of 2017.<ref name="Collateral">Paperny, Anna Mehler (March 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-effect-canada-immigration/collateral-damage-how-trump-threw-canadas-refugee-system-into-turmoil-idUSKBN1GV0WQ Collateral damage: How Trump threw Canada's refugee system into turmoil]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> The number of migrants coming into Canada became so large that the Canadian government sent soldiers to take care of the situation.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mason, Ian (August 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/09/canada-sends-soldiers-to-handle-illegals-flooding-her-southern-border/ Canada Sends Soldiers to Handle Illegals Flooding Her Southern Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (August 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/09/canada-sends-soldiers-to-handle-illegals-flooding-her-southern-border/ Canada Sends Soldiers to Handle Illegals Flooding Her Southern Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Boyle, Louise (August 9, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4776750/Army-building-tents-U-S-border-refugees-flood-in.html Soldiers build a tent city on the U.S. border as flood of Haitians seek refugee status in Canada over fears Trump will kick them out of U.S. - plunging Liberal pin-up Justin Trudeau into immigration crisis]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Boyle, Louise (August 9, 2017). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4776750/Army-building-tents-U-S-border-refugees-flood-in.html Soldiers build a tent city on the U.S. border as flood of Haitians seek refugee status in Canada over fears Trump will kick them out of U.S. - plunging Liberal pin-up Justin Trudeau into immigration crisis]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Lampert, Allison (August 9, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-canada-haitians-idUSKBN1AP26I Canada to set up border camp as number of asylum seekers swells]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.

*Lampert, Allison (August 9, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-canada-haitians-idUSKBN1AP26I Canada to set up border camp as number of asylum seekers swells]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.

*Kassam, Ashifa (August 9, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/09/canada-military-asylum-seekers-camp-border Canadian army builds 500-person border camp as asylum-seeker numbers rise]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref>

*Kassam, Ashifa (August 9, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/09/canada-military-asylum-seekers-camp-border Canadian army builds 500-person border camp as asylum-seeker numbers rise]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref>

*Spiering, Charlie (November 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/donald-trump-vows-justice-border-patrol-officer-killed-southern-border/ Donald Trump Vows Justice for Border Patrol Officer Killed at Southern Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (November 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/donald-trump-vows-justice-border-patrol-officer-killed-southern-border/ Donald Trump Vows Justice for Border Patrol Officer Killed at Southern Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/20/trump-expresses-grief-over-killed-border-agent/ Trump expresses grief over killed Border Patrol agent]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/20/trump-expresses-grief-over-killed-border-agent/ Trump expresses grief over killed Border Patrol agent]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

*Feldscher, Kyle (November 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-promises-justice-for-border-patrol-officer-killed-while-on-patrol-near-southern-border/article/2641214 Trump promises justice for Border Patrol officer killed while on patrol near southern border]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

*Feldscher, Kyle (November 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-promises-justice-for-border-patrol-officer-killed-while-on-patrol-near-southern-border/article/2641214 Trump promises justice for Border Patrol officer killed while on patrol near southern border]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

*Savransky, Rebecca (November 19, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/361145-trump-renews-call-for-border-wall-after-patrol-officer-dies-from Trump renews call for border wall after patrol officer dies in Texas]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

*Savransky, Rebecca (November 19, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/361145-trump-renews-call-for-border-wall-after-patrol-officer-dies-from Trump renews call for border wall after patrol officer dies in Texas]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

*Caldwell, Alicia A. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-border-patrol-agent-was-brutally-beaten-trump-says-1511216400 U.S. Border Patrol Agent Was ‘Brutally Beaten,’ Trump Says]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>

*Caldwell, Alicia A. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-border-patrol-agent-was-brutally-beaten-trump-says-1511216400 U.S. Border Patrol Agent Was ‘Brutally Beaten,’ Trump Says]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>

*[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/17/border-patrol-union-president-trump-wall-high-energy-among-agents Head of Border Patrol Union: 'Energy' Among Agents Is Best I've Ever Seen]. ''Fox News Insider''. July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.</ref> and in a separate interview held on the same day he spoke highly of Trump's role in dropping illegal immigration levels in early 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/17/border-patrol-union-president-trump-wall-high-energy-among-agents Head of Border Patrol Union: 'Energy' Among Agents Is Best I've Ever Seen]. ''Fox News Insider''. July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.</ref> and in a separate interview held on the same day he spoke highly of Trump's role in dropping illegal immigration levels in early 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bernal, Rafael (July 17, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/342364-border-patrol-union-boss-drop-in-apprehensions-nothing-short-of-miraculous Border Patrol union boss: Drop in apprehensions 'nothing short of miraculous']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.

*Bernal, Rafael (July 17, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/342364-border-patrol-union-boss-drop-in-apprehensions-nothing-short-of-miraculous Border Patrol union boss: Drop in apprehensions 'nothing short of miraculous']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.

*Giaritelli, Anna (July 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/border-patrol-union-chief-praises-miraculous-drop-in-illegal-immigration-under-trump/article/2628828 Border Patrol union chief praises 'miraculous' drop in illegal immigration under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.</ref> Carla Provost, the Border Patrol chief, made similar comments in November 2017.<ref>Suarez Sang, Lucia I. (November 14, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/14/first-female-border-patrol-chief-says-agents-are-empowered-to-enforce-laws-under-trump.html First female Border Patrol chief says agents are empowered to 'enforce the laws' under Trump]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>

*Giaritelli, Anna (July 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/border-patrol-union-chief-praises-miraculous-drop-in-illegal-immigration-under-trump/article/2628828 Border Patrol union chief praises 'miraculous' drop in illegal immigration under Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.</ref> Carla Provost, the Border Patrol chief, made similar comments in November 2017.<ref>Suarez Sang, Lucia I. (November 14, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/14/first-female-border-patrol-chief-says-agents-are-empowered-to-enforce-laws-under-trump.html First female Border Patrol chief says agents are empowered to 'enforce the laws' under Trump]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>

*President Trump strongly advocated for conservative immigration reform and reductions,<ref>Bernal, Rafael (August 4, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/345407-immigration-critics-find-their-champion-in-trump Immigration critics find their champion in Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref> as seen in his August 2017 endorsement of a Senate bill to reduce legal immigration and change the U.S. immigration system to a merit-based system.<ref>Multiple references:

*President Trump strongly advocated for conservative immigration reform and reductions,<ref>Bernal, Rafael (August 4, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/345407-immigration-critics-find-their-champion-in-trump Immigration critics find their champion in Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref> as seen in his August 2017 endorsement of a Senate bill to reduce legal immigration and change the U.S. immigration system to a merit-based system.<ref>Multiple references:

*Heinlein, Peter (August 3, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-join-senators-in-bid-to-cut-legal-immigration/3969235.html Trump Endorses Bill to Limit Green Card Immigration]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

*Heinlein, Peter (August 3, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-join-senators-in-bid-to-cut-legal-immigration/3969235.html Trump Endorses Bill to Limit Green Card Immigration]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

*Price, Bob (June 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/10/border-numbers-31-percent-one-month-catch-release-continues/ Border Numbers Up 31 Percent in One Month as ‘Catch and Release’ Continues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2017.

*Price, Bob (June 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/10/border-numbers-31-percent-one-month-catch-release-continues/ Border Numbers Up 31 Percent in One Month as ‘Catch and Release’ Continues]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Shepherd, Todd (October 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jeff-sessions-admits-catch-and-release-is-still-happening-at-the-border-its-still-unacceptable/article/2637896 Jeff Sessions admits 'catch and release' is still happening at the border: 'It's still unacceptable']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref> Catch-and-release was reinstated in Texas in November 2017 due to Border Control not having enough beds for the illegals.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (November 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/15/catch-and-release-illegal-immigrant-restarted-texa/ Catch-and-release of illegals restarted in Texas, border patrol agents say]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>

*Shepherd, Todd (October 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jeff-sessions-admits-catch-and-release-is-still-happening-at-the-border-its-still-unacceptable/article/2637896 Jeff Sessions admits 'catch and release' is still happening at the border: 'It's still unacceptable']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref> Catch-and-release was reinstated in Texas in November 2017 due to Border Control not having enough beds for the illegals.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (November 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/15/catch-and-release-illegal-immigrant-restarted-texa/ Catch-and-release of illegals restarted in Texas, border patrol agents say]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>

*Due to confirmation delays in the Senate, many leaders of the agencies in charge of border security still had "acting" status well into Trump's presidency, something which prevented agencies from implementing stronger immigration enforcement policies.<ref>Kolb, Joseph J. (May 31, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/05/31/border-agents-say-acting-status-agency-chiefs-has-hampered-enforcement-efforts.html Border agents say ‘acting’ status of agency chiefs has hampered enforcement efforts]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.</ref>

*Due to confirmation delays in the Senate, many leaders of the agencies in charge of border security still had "acting" status well into Trump's presidency, something which prevented agencies from implementing stronger immigration enforcement policies.<ref>Kolb, Joseph J. (May 31, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/05/31/border-agents-say-acting-status-agency-chiefs-has-hampered-enforcement-efforts.html Border agents say ‘acting’ status of agency chiefs has hampered enforcement efforts]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.</ref>

*President Trump was criticized by border patrol agents who had supported him for nominating Kevin McAleenan, an Obama holdover who reportedly played a key role in Obama's lax illegal immigration policy, as the head of [[Customs and Border Protection]].<ref>Ortiz, Ildefonso (April 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/05/brandon-darby-border-patrol-agents-feel-betrayed-trump-administration/ Brandon Darby: Border Patrol Agents Feel Betrayed by the Trump Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2017.</ref> Thomas Homan, the director of ICE, was also criticized for his role in the Obama Administration,<ref name="HomanReleasedICE"/> such as by helping author Obama's immigration executive orders and policies and by speaking highly of Obama Administration officials.<ref>Darby, Brandon (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/10/trumps-ice-director-helped-author-obamas-immigration-priorities-executive-orders-praised/ Trump’s ICE Director Helped Author Obama’s Immigration Priorities and Executive Orders, Praised Them]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> Additionally, it was reported in April 2017 that Obama Administration holdovers in the CBP were engaging in undermining President Trump's agenda of securing the southern border.<ref>Darby, Brandon; Ortiz, Ildefonso (April 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/18/exclusive-officials-defy-trumps-promises-40-miles-border-ordered-unpatrolled/ EXCLUSIVE: Officials Defy Trump’s Promises: 40 Miles of Border Ordered Unpatrolled]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.</ref> Obama holdovers in ICE also continued Obama-era policies on immigration enforcement.<ref>Multiple references:

*President Trump was criticized by border patrol agents who had supported him for nominating Kevin McAleenan, an Obama holdover who reportedly played a key role in Obama's lax illegal immigration policy, as the head of [[Customs and Border Protection]].<ref>Ortiz, Ildefonso (April 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/05/brandon-darby-border-patrol-agents-feel-betrayed-trump-administration/ Brandon Darby: Border Patrol Agents Feel Betrayed by the Trump Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2017.</ref> Thomas Homan, the director of ICE, was also criticized for his role in the Obama Administration,<ref name="HomanReleasedICE"/> such as by helping author Obama's immigration executive orders and policies and by speaking highly of Obama Administration officials.<ref>Darby, Brandon (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/10/trumps-ice-director-helped-author-obamas-immigration-priorities-executive-orders-praised/ Trump’s ICE Director Helped Author Obama’s Immigration Priorities and Executive Orders, Praised Them]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> Additionally, it was reported in April 2017 that Obama Administration holdovers in the CBP were engaging in undermining President Trump's agenda of securing the southern border.<ref>Darby, Brandon; Ortiz, Ildefonso (April 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/18/exclusive-officials-defy-trumps-promises-40-miles-border-ordered-unpatrolled/ EXCLUSIVE: Officials Defy Trump’s Promises: 40 Miles of Border Ordered Unpatrolled]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.</ref> Obama holdovers in ICE also continued Obama-era policies on immigration enforcement.<ref>Multiple references:

*Binder, John (July 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/05/trump-state-dept-wasted-opportunity-halt-chain-migration-says-expert/ Trump State Dept. ‘Wasted’ Opportunity to Halt Chain Migration, Says Expert]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref>

*Binder, John (July 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/05/trump-state-dept-wasted-opportunity-halt-chain-migration-says-expert/ Trump State Dept. ‘Wasted’ Opportunity to Halt Chain Migration, Says Expert]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref>

*As of November 2017, the Trump Administration continued many of the Obama Administration's [[open borders]] policies regarding H-1B visas.<ref>North, David (November 3, 2017). [https://cis.org/North/USCIS-Plays-Word-Games-Ease-Costs-H1B-Employers USCIS Plays Word Games to Ease Costs for H-1B Employers]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.</ref>

*As of November 2017, the Trump Administration continued many of the Obama Administration's [[open borders]] policies regarding H-1B visas.<ref>North, David (November 3, 2017). [https://cis.org/North/USCIS-Plays-Word-Games-Ease-Costs-H1B-Employers USCIS Plays Word Games to Ease Costs for H-1B Employers]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.</ref>

*December 20, 2017—President Trump's first prison commutation was to Sholom Rubashkin, who was found illegally employing 389 illegal immigrants at once.<ref>Nelson, Steven (December 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/immigration-hawks-protest-trump-giving-sholom-rubashkin-first-prison-commutation/article/2644207 Immigration hawks protest Trump giving Sholom Rubashkin first prison commutation]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 21, 2017.</ref>

*December 20, 2017—President Trump's first prison commutation was to Sholom Rubashkin, who was found illegally employing 389 illegal immigrants at once.<ref>Nelson, Steven (December 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/immigration-hawks-protest-trump-giving-sholom-rubashkin-first-prison-commutation/article/2644207 Immigration hawks protest Trump giving Sholom Rubashkin first prison commutation]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 21, 2017.</ref>

*The DOJ – despite new leadership under the Trump Administration – did not change its position on a lawsuit by [[Tennessee]] that opposed the mandatory resettlement of refugees in the state but continued to take the Obama Administration's stance.<ref>Multiple references:

*The DOJ – despite new leadership under the Trump Administration – did not change its position on a lawsuit by [[Tennessee]] that opposed the mandatory resettlement of refugees in the state but continued to take the Obama Administration's stance.<ref>Multiple references:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (March 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/03/14/no-comment-yet-from-doj-on-trump-administrations-response-to-tennessee-lawsuit-challenging-constitutionality-of-refugee-resettlement-program/ No Comment from DOJ on Tennessee Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Refugee Resettlement Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2019.

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (March 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/03/14/no-comment-yet-from-doj-on-trump-administrations-response-to-tennessee-lawsuit-challenging-constitutionality-of-refugee-resettlement-program/ No Comment from DOJ on Tennessee Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Refugee Resettlement Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2019.