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*Mason, Ian (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/27/new-sheriff-town-first-100-days-sessions-doj/ New Sheriff in Town: The First 100 Days at the Sessions DOJ]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/27/new-sheriff-town-first-100-days-sessions-doj/ New Sheriff in Town: The First 100 Days at the Sessions DOJ]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (April 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/jeff-sessions-lays-justice-foundation-in-difficult/ Sessions helps stabilize volatile Justice Department in first 100 days]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref> regarding immigration policy, compared to the Obama Administration.<ref>Multiple references:

*Noble, Andrea (April 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/jeff-sessions-lays-justice-foundation-in-difficult/ Sessions helps stabilize volatile Justice Department in first 100 days]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref> regarding immigration policy, compared to the Obama Administration.<ref>Multiple references:

*Llorente, Elizabeth (April 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/17/sessions-immigration-policies-mark-big-change-from-obama-policies.html Sessions' immigration policies mark big change from Obama policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

*Llorente, Elizabeth (April 17, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/17/sessions-immigration-policies-mark-big-change-from-obama-policies.html Sessions' immigration policies mark big change from Obama policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

*[http://cis.org/100-days-Assessing-the-Trump-Administrations-Immigration-Track-Record What a Difference 100 Days Makes: Assessing the Trump Administration's Immigration Track Record]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. April 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

*[https://cis.org/100-days-Assessing-the-Trump-Administrations-Immigration-Track-Record What a Difference 100 Days Makes: Assessing the Trump Administration's Immigration Track Record]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. April 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Dinan, Stephen (January 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/25/donald-trumps-immigration-report-card-mixed-after-/ Trump’s report card on immigration: Accomplished on deportations, stalled on border wall]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 29, 2018.</ref> The [[United States Department of Homeland Security]] under [[John F. Kelly]], who served during the first six months of Trump's presidency, made numerous accomplishments in advancing President Trump's conservative immigration policies.<ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (January 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/25/donald-trumps-immigration-report-card-mixed-after-/ Trump’s report card on immigration: Accomplished on deportations, stalled on border wall]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 29, 2018.</ref> The [[United States Department of Homeland Security]] under [[John F. Kelly]], who served during the first six months of Trump's presidency, made numerous accomplishments in advancing President Trump's conservative immigration policies.<ref>Multiple references:

*Boyer, Dave (December 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/18/donald-trump-unveils-national-security-strategy/ Trump’s national security strategy emphasizes economic prosperity and border protection]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (December 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/18/donald-trump-unveils-national-security-strategy/ Trump’s national security strategy emphasizes economic prosperity and border protection]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

*Williams, Katie Bo; Fabian, Jordan (December 18, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/365528-trump-tries-america-first-national-security-strategy Trump tries ‘America First’ national security strategy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

*Williams, Katie Bo; Fabian, Jordan (December 18, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/365528-trump-tries-america-first-national-security-strategy Trump tries ‘America First’ national security strategy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

*Lemire, Jonathan; Yen, Hope (December 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/18/trump-to-unveil-america-first-national-security-strategy.html Trump doctrine: Economic security is national security]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 18, 2017.</ref>

*Lemire, Jonathan; Yen, Hope (December 18, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/18/trump-to-unveil-america-first-national-security-strategy.html Trump doctrine: Economic security is national security]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 18, 2017.</ref>

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:

==Legislation signed, 2017==

==Legislation signed, 2017==

*H.R. 244, which was signed into law by President Trump on May 5, 2017, and funded the government through September 30, 2017, did not include funding for several of President Trump's priorities, such as defunding sanctuary cities and building new sections of the border wall. However, it did include an additional $1.5 billion in border security funding, including money to repair 40 miles of existing border barrier sections and to increase funding for [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement|ICE]] and [[Customs and Border Protection|CBP]], among other conservative achievements.<ref>Multiple references:

*H.R. 244, which was signed into law by President Trump on May 5, 2017, and funded the government through September 30, 2017, did not include funding for several of President Trump's priorities, such as defunding sanctuary cities and building new sections of the border wall. However, it did include an additional $1.5 billion in border security funding, including money to repair 40 miles of existing border barrier sections and to increase funding for [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement|ICE]] and [[Customs and Border Protection|CBP]], among other conservative achievements.<ref>Multiple references:

* Moran, Greg (May 6, 2017). [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-budget-immigration-201700506-story.html New federal spending plan lacks money for Trump’s border wall — and other immigration priorities, too]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.

* Moran, Greg (May 6, 2017). [https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-budget-immigration-201700506-story.html New federal spending plan lacks money for Trump’s border wall — and other immigration priorities, too]. ''The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.

* Jones, Susan (May 1, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/omnibus-includes-no-funding-border-wall-11b-border-security-technologies Omnibus Includes No Funding for Border Wall; But $1.1B for ‘Border Security Technologies’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.

* Jones, Susan (May 1, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/omnibus-includes-no-funding-border-wall-11b-border-security-technologies Omnibus Includes No Funding for Border Wall; But $1.1B for ‘Border Security Technologies’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.

* Moons, Michelle (May 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/02/admin-touts-border-fence-improvements-as-border-wall-failure-looms/ Admin Touts Border Fence Improvements as Border Wall Failure Looms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.

* Moons, Michelle (May 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/02/admin-touts-border-fence-improvements-as-border-wall-failure-looms/ Admin Touts Border Fence Improvements as Border Wall Failure Looms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.

*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-02-01/pdf/2017-02281.pdf Executive Order 13769 of January 27, 2017 -- Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States]. ''Federal Register''. February 1, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017.

*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-02-01/pdf/2017-02281.pdf Executive Order 13769 of January 27, 2017 -- Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States]. ''Federal Register''. February 1, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Shaw, C. Mitchell (January 29, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/25258-trump-s-order-suspending-refugee-program-racism-or-balanced-national-security Trump's Order Suspending Refugee Program: Racism or Balanced National Security?]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Trump made clear that he would help [[Christian]] refugees, a reversal from the Obama Administration.<ref>Hayward, John (January 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/01/27/trump-will-give-persecuted-christians-priority-refugee-status/ Trump: Christian Refugees ‘Horribly Treated,’ ‘We Are Going to Help Them’]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref> Despite criticism from leftists and non-conservatives, 49 percent of the American public supported the decision compared to 41 percent opposed, according to the "mainstream" Reuters,<ref>Kahn, Chris (January 31, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-immigration-poll-exclusive-idUSKBN15F2MG Exclusive: Only a third of Americans think Trump's travel ban will make them more safe]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> and 57% percent of likely American voters supported the ban according to Rasmussen.<ref>[http://m.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/january_2017/most_support_temporary_ban_on_newcomers_from_terrorist_havens Most Support Temporary Ban on Newcomers from Terrorist Havens].'' January 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref> Additionally, while the leftist [[establishment]] European leaders opposed the ban, a strong majority – 55% average – of Europeans supported the ban, according to a poll in 10 [[European Union]] nations.<ref>Shaw, Adam (February 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/09/majority-europeans-in-favor-trump-style-muslim-ban-poll-shows.html Majority of Europeans in favor of a Trump-style Muslim ban, poll shows]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Jamieson, Alastair (February 8, 2017). [http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/europes-border-crisis/majority-leading-eu-nations-support-trump-style-travel-ban-poll-n718271 Majority in Leading EU Nations Support Trump-Style Travel Ban: Poll]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref>

*Shaw, C. Mitchell (January 29, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/25258-trump-s-order-suspending-refugee-program-racism-or-balanced-national-security Trump's Order Suspending Refugee Program: Racism or Balanced National Security?]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Trump made clear that he would help [[Christian]] refugees, a reversal from the Obama Administration.<ref>Hayward, John (January 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/01/27/trump-will-give-persecuted-christians-priority-refugee-status/ Trump: Christian Refugees ‘Horribly Treated,’ ‘We Are Going to Help Them’]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref> Despite criticism from leftists and non-conservatives, 49 percent of the American public supported the decision compared to 41 percent opposed, according to the "mainstream" Reuters,<ref>Kahn, Chris (January 31, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-immigration-poll-exclusive-idUSKBN15F2MG Exclusive: Only a third of Americans think Trump's travel ban will make them more safe]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> and 57% percent of likely American voters supported the ban according to Rasmussen.<ref>[http://m.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/january_2017/most_support_temporary_ban_on_newcomers_from_terrorist_havens Most Support Temporary Ban on Newcomers from Terrorist Havens].'' January 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref> Additionally, while the leftist [[establishment]] European leaders opposed the ban, a strong majority – 55% average – of Europeans supported the ban, according to a poll in 10 [[European Union]] nations.<ref>Shaw, Adam (February 9, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/09/majority-europeans-in-favor-trump-style-muslim-ban-poll-shows.html Majority of Europeans in favor of a Trump-style Muslim ban, poll shows]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Jamieson, Alastair (February 8, 2017). [https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/europes-border-crisis/majority-leading-eu-nations-support-trump-style-travel-ban-poll-n718271 Majority in Leading EU Nations Support Trump-Style Travel Ban: Poll]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref>

*March 6, 2017—President Trump signed a [[Travel ban|second executive order]] regarding the temporary suspension of refugees and others from certain high-risk countries after the first one was blocked by the courts. The second order made some clarifications and minor improvements over the first, such as exempting green card holders from the ban and excluding [[Iraq]] from it as it had developed an acceptable vetting process.<ref>Munro, Neil (March 6, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/06/trump-new-refugees-executive-pushes-back-judges/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Travel from Six Terror-Tied Countries]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved March 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (March 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/06/trump-signs-new-immigration-order-narrows-scope-travel-ban.html Trump signs new immigration order, narrows scope of travel ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 6, 2017.</ref> (after being blocked in federal courts,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/28/trump-travel-ban-to-go-into-effect-timeline-legal-journey.html? Trump travel ban to go into effect: Timeline of a legal journey]. ''Fox News''. June 28, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref> the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] on June 26, 2017, partially reinstated the ban and allowed key portions of it to continue pending a hearing on the ban's constitutionality in October<ref>Multiple references:

*March 6, 2017—President Trump signed a [[Travel ban|second executive order]] regarding the temporary suspension of refugees and others from certain high-risk countries after the first one was blocked by the courts. The second order made some clarifications and minor improvements over the first, such as exempting green card holders from the ban and excluding [[Iraq]] from it as it had developed an acceptable vetting process.<ref>Munro, Neil (March 6, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/06/trump-new-refugees-executive-pushes-back-judges/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Travel from Six Terror-Tied Countries]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved March 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (March 6, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/06/trump-signs-new-immigration-order-narrows-scope-travel-ban.html Trump signs new immigration order, narrows scope of travel ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 6, 2017.</ref> (after being blocked in federal courts,<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/28/trump-travel-ban-to-go-into-effect-timeline-legal-journey.html? Trump travel ban to go into effect: Timeline of a legal journey]. ''Fox News''. June 28, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref> the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] on June 26, 2017, partially reinstated the ban and allowed key portions of it to continue pending a hearing on the ban's constitutionality in October<ref>Multiple references:

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*{{cite news|url=http://www.scotusblog.com/2017/06/justices-agree-weigh-travel-ban-allow-parts-go-effect/|title=Justices agree to weigh in on travel ban, allow parts of it to go into effect|work=SCOTUSblog|date=June 26, 2017|accessdate=June 26, 2017}}

*Mason, Ian (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/supreme-court-reinstates-trump-travel-ban-muslim-majority-countries/ Supreme Court Reinstates Trump Travel Ban from Muslim-Majority Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/supreme-court-reinstates-trump-travel-ban-muslim-majority-countries/ Supreme Court Reinstates Trump Travel Ban from Muslim-Majority Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-to-hear-trump-appeal-travel-ban-block.html Trump travel ban: Supreme Court reinstates key parts of executive order]. ''Fox News''. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-to-hear-trump-appeal-travel-ban-block.html Trump travel ban: Supreme Court reinstates key parts of executive order]. ''Fox News''. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/26/supreme-court-revives-trump-travel-ban/ Supreme Court revives Trump travel ban; ‘a clear victory for our national security,’ president says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/26/supreme-court-revives-trump-travel-ban/ Supreme Court revives Trump travel ban; ‘a clear victory for our national security,’ president says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-decision-shifts-momentum-in-trump-travel-ban-case.html Supreme Court decision shifts momentum in Trump travel ban case]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-decision-shifts-momentum-in-trump-travel-ban-case.html Supreme Court decision shifts momentum in Trump travel ban case]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

Conservatives criticized the fact that it was a partial reinstatement rather than a full reinstatement:

Conservatives criticized the fact that it was a partial reinstatement rather than a full reinstatement:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/supreme-court-decision-creates-bureaucratic-mess-in-refugee-admissions-program/ Supreme Court Decision Creates Bureaucratic Mess in Refugee Admissions Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/supreme-court-decision-creates-bureaucratic-mess-in-refugee-admissions-program/ Supreme Court Decision Creates Bureaucratic Mess in Refugee Admissions Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

The Trump Administration moved to establish a narrow interpretation of the Court's "bona-fide relationship" it mandated when implementing the ban's partial reinstatement:

The Trump Administration moved to establish a narrow interpretation of the Court's "bona-fide relationship" it mandated when implementing the ban's partial reinstatement:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/29/trump-administration-moves-quickly-to-narrowly-define-bona-fide-relationship-for-visa-applicants-from-six-countries-named-in-travel-ban/ Trump Administration Moves to Narrow ‘Bona Fide Relationship’ Definition for Visa Applicants from Travel Ban Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/29/trump-administration-moves-quickly-to-narrowly-define-bona-fide-relationship-for-visa-applicants-from-six-countries-named-in-travel-ban/ Trump Administration Moves to Narrow ‘Bona Fide Relationship’ Definition for Visa Applicants from Travel Ban Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/trump-administration-sets-new-visa-rules-for-travel-ban-countries-report-says.html Trump administration sets new visa rules for travel-ban countries, report says]. ''Fox News''. June 29, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/trump-administration-sets-new-visa-rules-for-travel-ban-countries-report-says.html Trump administration sets new visa rules for travel-ban countries, report says]. ''Fox News''. June 29, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (June 29, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/travel-ban-who-does-trumps-executive-order-block-from-entering-us.html Travel ban: Who does Trump's executive order block from entering the US?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (June 29, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/travel-ban-who-does-trumps-executive-order-block-from-entering-us.html Travel ban: Who does Trump's executive order block from entering the US?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

It went into effect on June 29:

It went into effect on June 29:

*Chamberlain, Samuel (June 29, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/trump-travel-ban-takes-effect-to-minimal-disruption.html Trump travel ban takes effect to minimal disruption]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

*Chamberlain, Samuel (June 29, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/trump-travel-ban-takes-effect-to-minimal-disruption.html Trump travel ban takes effect to minimal disruption]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

The Trump Administration made some exceptions to the ban:

The Trump Administration made some exceptions to the ban:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/13/trump-intervenes-to-let-afghan-teens-attend-robot-competition-in-us.html Trump intervenes to let Afghan teens attend robot competition in US]. ''Fox News''. July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/13/trump-intervenes-to-let-afghan-teens-attend-robot-competition-in-us.html Trump intervenes to let Afghan teens attend robot competition in US]. ''Fox News''. July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

On October 24, 2017, the Supreme Court dropped the travel ban case, due to it having expired and being [[moot]]:

On October 24, 2017, the Supreme Court dropped the travel ban case, due to it having expired and being [[moot]]:

*Klukowski, Ken (October 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/24/supreme-court-dismisses-another-challenge-trump-travel-ban/ Supreme Court Dismisses Another Challenge to Trump Travel Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

*Klukowski, Ken (October 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/24/supreme-court-dismisses-another-challenge-trump-travel-ban/ Supreme Court Dismisses Another Challenge to Trump Travel Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

* Miller, S.A. (April 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/18/trump-signs-executive-order-reining-h-1b-visa-prog/ Trump signs executive order for ‘buy-American, hire-American’ policy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

* Miller, S.A. (April 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/18/trump-signs-executive-order-reining-h-1b-visa-prog/ Trump signs executive order for ‘buy-American, hire-American’ policy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

* Spiering, Charlie (April 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/18/donald-trump-celebrates-america-first-executive-order-wisconsin/ Donald Trump Celebrates ‘America First’ Executive Order in Wisconsin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

* Spiering, Charlie (April 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/18/donald-trump-celebrates-america-first-executive-order-wisconsin/ Donald Trump Celebrates ‘America First’ Executive Order in Wisconsin]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

* Chakraborty, Barnini (April 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/18/trump-signs-order-to-clamp-down-on-visa-program-enforce-buy-american-policy.html Trump signs order to clamp down on visa program, enforce 'buy American' policy]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

* Chakraborty, Barnini (April 18, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/18/trump-signs-order-to-clamp-down-on-visa-program-enforce-buy-american-policy.html Trump signs order to clamp down on visa program, enforce 'buy American' policy]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

*Stokols, Eli; Meckler, Laura (April 18, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-signs-order-calling-for-changes-in-h-1b-visa-rules-1492558473 Trump Signs Order Calling for Changes in H-1B Visa Rules]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*Stokols, Eli; Meckler, Laura (April 18, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-signs-order-calling-for-changes-in-h-1b-visa-rules-1492558473 Trump Signs Order Calling for Changes in H-1B Visa Rules]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*Holland, Steve (April 17, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-visa-idUSKBN17K02U Trump orders review of visa program to encourage hiring Americans]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*Holland, Steve (April 17, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-visa-idUSKBN17K02U Trump orders review of visa program to encourage hiring Americans]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*August 2017—The DHS ended the Central American Minors (CAM) Parole Program, which gave certain minors from [[El Salvador]], [[Guatemala]], and [[Honduras]] the ability to enter the U.S. even if they were previously unable to enter under refugee status.<ref>Multiple references:

*August 2017—The DHS ended the Central American Minors (CAM) Parole Program, which gave certain minors from [[El Salvador]], [[Guatemala]], and [[Honduras]] the ability to enter the U.S. even if they were previously unable to enter under refugee status.<ref>Multiple references:

*Binder, John (August 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/15/trump-admin-ends-youth-parole-program-central-americans/ Trump Admin Ends Youth Parole Program for Central Americans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.

*Binder, John (August 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/15/trump-admin-ends-youth-parole-program-central-americans/ Trump Admin Ends Youth Parole Program for Central Americans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.

*Chakraborty, Barnini (August 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/17/trump-administration-shuts-down-central-american-minor-protection-program.html Trump administration shuts down Central American minor protection program]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

*Chakraborty, Barnini (August 17, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/17/trump-administration-shuts-down-central-american-minor-protection-program.html Trump administration shuts down Central American minor protection program]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

*Picket, Kerry (August 15, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/08/15/dhs-ends-central-american-minors-parole-program/ DHS Ends Central American Minors Parole Program]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.

*Picket, Kerry (August 15, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/08/15/dhs-ends-central-american-minors-parole-program/ DHS Ends Central American Minors Parole Program]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.

*Moran, Greg (August 15, 2017). [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-refugee-children-20170815-story.html Program allowing some minors from Central America into U.S. halted]. ''The San Diego Tribune''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.

*Moran, Greg (August 15, 2017). [https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-refugee-children-20170815-story.html Program allowing some minors from Central America into U.S. halted]. ''The San Diego Tribune''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.

*Yee, Vivian; Semple, Kirk (August 15, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/15/us/trump-central-american-refugees.html Policy Under Trump Bars Obama-Era Path to U.S. for Central American Youths]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.</ref> This move took effect on November 9, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*Yee, Vivian; Semple, Kirk (August 15, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/15/us/trump-central-american-refugees.html Policy Under Trump Bars Obama-Era Path to U.S. for Central American Youths]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 15, 2017.</ref> This move took effect on November 9, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-ends-program-central-american-minors-fleeing-violence/4109218.html US Program Ends for Central American Minors Fleeing Violence]. ''Voice of America''. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-ends-program-central-american-minors-fleeing-violence/4109218.html US Program Ends for Central American Minors Fleeing Violence]. ''Voice of America''. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.

*September 24, 2017—The Trump Administration established a new travel ban that affected 8 countries – [[Chad]], [[Iran]], [[Libya]], [[North Korea]], [[Somalia]], [[Syria]], [[Yemen]], and certain individuals from [[Venezuela]]. According to the U.S. government, these countries fell under the travel ban due to not sharing information about terrorism and the people applying to the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:

*September 24, 2017—The Trump Administration established a new travel ban that affected 8 countries – [[Chad]], [[Iran]], [[Libya]], [[North Korea]], [[Somalia]], [[Syria]], [[Yemen]], and certain individuals from [[Venezuela]]. According to the U.S. government, these countries fell under the travel ban due to not sharing information about terrorism and the people applying to the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-weighs-replacement-to-travel-ban-/4042444.html Trump Expands Ban on Travel to US From 8 Countries]. ''Voice of America''. September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-weighs-replacement-to-travel-ban-/4042444.html Trump Expands Ban on Travel to US From 8 Countries]. ''Voice of America''. September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/24/trump-approves-updated-travel-restrictions-on-several-mideast-african-countries.html Trump approves updated travel restrictions on 8 countries, adding North Korea and Venezuela to list]. ''Fox News''. September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/24/trump-approves-updated-travel-restrictions-on-several-mideast-african-countries.html Trump approves updated travel restrictions on 8 countries, adding North Korea and Venezuela to list]. ''Fox News''. September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*Colvin, Jill; Sherman, Mark (September 25, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/25/trump-replaces-90-day-ban-with-new-travel-restrictions.html Trump's new travel ban: Third time the charm?] ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*Colvin, Jill; Sherman, Mark (September 25, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/25/trump-replaces-90-day-ban-with-new-travel-restrictions.html Trump's new travel ban: Third time the charm?] ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (September 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/24/trump-names-countries-hiding-information-from-us-visa-reviewers/ Trump Denies Visas to Seven Countries Which Conceal Their Citizens’ Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (September 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/24/trump-names-countries-hiding-information-from-us-visa-reviewers/ Trump Denies Visas to Seven Countries Which Conceal Their Citizens’ Identity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (September 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/24/trump-alters-travel-ban-include-north-korea-veneze/ Trump expands enhanced vetting to include Chad, North Korea and Venezuela]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (September 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/24/trump-alters-travel-ban-include-north-korea-veneze/ Trump expands enhanced vetting to include Chad, North Korea and Venezuela]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

*Hurley, Lawrence (December 4, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-immigration/supreme-court-lets-trumps-latest-travel-ban-go-into-full-effect-idUSKBN1DY2NY Supreme Court lets Trump's latest travel ban go into full effect]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Hurley, Lawrence (December 4, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-immigration/supreme-court-lets-trumps-latest-travel-ban-go-into-full-effect-idUSKBN1DY2NY Supreme Court lets Trump's latest travel ban go into full effect]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (December 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/travel-ban-back-place-scotus-halts-lower-court-injunction/ Travel Ban Back in Place, SCOTUS Halts Lower Court Injunctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (December 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/travel-ban-back-place-scotus-halts-lower-court-injunction/ Travel Ban Back in Place, SCOTUS Halts Lower Court Injunctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Chakraborty, Barnini (December 4, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/04/supreme-court-permits-full-enforcement-trump-travel-ban.html Supreme Court permits full enforcement of Trump travel ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Chakraborty, Barnini (December 4, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/04/supreme-court-permits-full-enforcement-trump-travel-ban.html Supreme Court permits full enforcement of Trump travel ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Schwartz, Ken (December 4, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-supreme-court-allows-full-enforcement-of-trump-travel-ban-/4149046.html Supreme Court: Trump Travel Ban Can Stay While Legal Case Continues]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.</ref> and the State Department began fully implementing it a few days later.<ref>Multiple references:

*Schwartz, Ken (December 4, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-supreme-court-allows-full-enforcement-of-trump-travel-ban-/4149046.html Supreme Court: Trump Travel Ban Can Stay While Legal Case Continues]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.</ref> and the State Department began fully implementing it a few days later.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/state-department-united-states-travel-ban-fully-implemented/4155889.html State Department: US Travel Ban Fully Implemented]. ''Voice of America''. December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/state-department-united-states-travel-ban-fully-implemented/4155889.html State Department: US Travel Ban Fully Implemented]. ''Voice of America''. December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

*Lee, Matthew (December 8, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/08/state-dept-says-trump-travel-ban-fully-implemented.html State Dept says Trump travel ban fully implemented]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 8, 2017.

*Lee, Matthew (December 8, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/08/state-dept-says-trump-travel-ban-fully-implemented.html State Dept says Trump travel ban fully implemented]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 8, 2017.

*Shayanian, Sara (December 8, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/12/08/State-Department-begins-activating-Trumps-travel-ban/6541512755424/ State Department begins activating Trump's travel ban]. ''UPI''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

*Shayanian, Sara (December 8, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/12/08/State-Department-begins-activating-Trumps-travel-ban/6541512755424/ State Department begins activating Trump's travel ban]. ''UPI''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Torbati, Yeganeh; Rosenberg, Mica (March 6, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-travelban-exclusive/exclusive-visa-waivers-rarely-granted-under-trumps-latest-u-s-travel-ban-data-idUSKCN1GI2DW Exclusive: Visa waivers rarely granted under Trump's latest U.S. travel ban: data]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 6, 2018.</ref> On April 10, 2018, President Trump signed an order to remove Chad from the list.<ref>Multiple references:

*Torbati, Yeganeh; Rosenberg, Mica (March 6, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-travelban-exclusive/exclusive-visa-waivers-rarely-granted-under-trumps-latest-u-s-travel-ban-data-idUSKCN1GI2DW Exclusive: Visa waivers rarely granted under Trump's latest U.S. travel ban: data]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 6, 2018.</ref> On April 10, 2018, President Trump signed an order to remove Chad from the list.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-04-13/pdf/2018-07864.pdf Proclamation 9723 of April 10, 2018 -- Maintaining Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats]. ''Federal Register''. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-04-13/pdf/2018-07864.pdf Proclamation 9723 of April 10, 2018 -- Maintaining Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats]. ''Federal Register''. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/10/white-house-removes-african-nation-chad-from-travel-ban-list.html White House removes African nation of Chad from travel ban list]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/10/white-house-removes-african-nation-chad-from-travel-ban-list.html White House removes African nation of Chad from travel ban list]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (April 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/10/trump-updates-travel-ban-lifts-restrictions-chad/ Trump updates travel ban, lifts restrictions on Chad]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (April 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/10/trump-updates-travel-ban-lifts-restrictions-chad/ Trump updates travel ban, lifts restrictions on Chad]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-chad-security/u-s-lifts-travel-ban-on-chad-citizens-white-house-idUSKBN1HH3FW U.S. lifts travel ban on Chad citizens: White House]. ''Reuters''. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-chad-security/u-s-lifts-travel-ban-on-chad-citizens-white-house-idUSKBN1HH3FW U.S. lifts travel ban on Chad citizens: White House]. ''Reuters''. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/us-lifts-travel-ban-on-chad/ US lifts travel ban on Chad]. ''Breitbart News''. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/us-lifts-travel-ban-on-chad/ US lifts travel ban on Chad]. ''Breitbart News''. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-43724045 Trump lifts travel ban on Chad]. ''BBC News''. April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-43724045 Trump lifts travel ban on Chad]. ''BBC News''. April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Nelson, Steven (April 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-drops-chad-keeps-6-other-countries-on-travel-ban-list Trump drops Chad, keeps 6 other countries on travel ban list]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref> On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court issued a final ruling in favor of the travel ban, in a major victory for the administration.<ref>Multiple references:

*Nelson, Steven (April 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-drops-chad-keeps-6-other-countries-on-travel-ban-list Trump drops Chad, keeps 6 other countries on travel ban list]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref> On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court issued a final ruling in favor of the travel ban, in a major victory for the administration.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mears, Bill (June 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/supreme-court-upholds-trump-travel-ban-on-some-muslim-majority-nations.html Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban on some Muslim-majority nations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Mears, Bill (June 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/supreme-court-upholds-trump-travel-ban-on-some-muslim-majority-nations.html Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban on some Muslim-majority nations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/supreme-courts-historic-immigration-decision-in-trump-v-hawaii/ Supreme Court’s Historic Immigration Decision in Trump v. Hawaii]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/supreme-courts-historic-immigration-decision-in-trump-v-hawaii/ Supreme Court’s Historic Immigration Decision in Trump v. Hawaii]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/supreme-court-upholds-travel-ban-in-trump-v-hawaii-ruling/ Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban in Trump v. Hawaii Ruling]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/supreme-court-upholds-travel-ban-in-trump-v-hawaii-ruling/ Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban in Trump v. Hawaii Ruling]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Hurley, Lawrence (June 26, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-immigration/u-s-top-court-upholds-trump-travel-ban-targeting-muslim-majority-nations-idUSKBN1JM1U9 U.S. top court upholds Trump travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Hurley, Lawrence (June 26, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-immigration/u-s-top-court-upholds-trump-travel-ban-targeting-muslim-majority-nations-idUSKBN1JM1U9 U.S. top court upholds Trump travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

President Trump's reaction:

President Trump's reaction:

*Singman, Brooke (June 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/trump-cheers-travel-ban-win-before-supreme-court-wow.html Trump cheers travel ban win before Supreme Court: 'Wow!'] ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Singman, Brooke (June 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/trump-cheers-travel-ban-win-before-supreme-court-wow.html Trump cheers travel ban win before Supreme Court: 'Wow!'] ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/donald-trump-celebrates-vindication-over-media-after-supreme-court-rules-on-travel-ban/ Donald Trump Celebrates ‘Vindication’ with Supreme Court Ruling on Travel Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/donald-trump-celebrates-vindication-over-media-after-supreme-court-rules-on-travel-ban/ Donald Trump Celebrates ‘Vindication’ with Supreme Court Ruling on Travel Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/26/trump-says-travel-ban-ruling-tremendous-victory/ Trump says travel ban ruling is 'tremendous victory']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>

*Dinan, Stephen (June 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/26/trump-says-travel-ban-ruling-tremendous-victory/ Trump says travel ban ruling is 'tremendous victory']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/white-house-lowest-refugee-cap-ever/4050757.html White House Officially Issues Lowest Refugee Cap Ever]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/white-house-lowest-refugee-cap-ever/4050757.html White House Officially Issues Lowest Refugee Cap Ever]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (September 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/27/donald-trump-sets-lowest-refugee-cap-us-history/ Trump sets lowest refugee cap in history]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (September 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/27/donald-trump-sets-lowest-refugee-cap-us-history/ Trump sets lowest refugee cap in history]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/27/trump-plans-to-slash-refugee-admissions-to-be-lowest-level-since-2006.html Trump plans to slash refugee admissions to lowest level since 2006]. ''Fox News''. September 27, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/27/trump-plans-to-slash-refugee-admissions-to-be-lowest-level-since-2006.html Trump plans to slash refugee admissions to lowest level since 2006]. ''Fox News''. September 27, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Rush, Nayla (September 27, 2017). [https://cis.org/Rush/Lowest-Refugee-Ceiling-1980-Be-Set-President-Trump The Lowest Refugee Ceiling Since 1980 to Be Set by President Trump]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

*Rush, Nayla (September 27, 2017). [https://cis.org/Rush/Lowest-Refugee-Ceiling-1980-Be-Set-President-Trump The Lowest Refugee Ceiling Since 1980 to Be Set by President Trump]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

Some conservatives, however, criticized President Trump for not suspending the refugee program:

Some conservatives, however, criticized President Trump for not suspending the refugee program:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-order-imposes-restrictions-on-refugee-admissions/4085186.html Trump Resumes Refugee Admissions into US, but with Greater Restrictions]. ''Voice of America''. October 25, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-order-imposes-restrictions-on-refugee-admissions/4085186.html Trump Resumes Refugee Admissions into US, but with Greater Restrictions]. ''Voice of America''. October 25, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (October 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/24/donald-trump-signs-new-order-restricting-refugees-/ Trump signs new order restricting refugees from 11 ‘high risk’ countries]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (October 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/24/donald-trump-signs-new-order-restricting-refugees-/ Trump signs new order restricting refugees from 11 ‘high risk’ countries]. ''The Washington Times''. 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.

*[https://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). [https://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). [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.

*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:

*Mason, Ian (January 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/29/dhs-announces-new-risk-based-refugee-resettlement-procedures/ DHS Announces New ‘Risk-Based’ Refugee Resettlement Procedures]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.

*Mason, Ian (January 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/29/dhs-announces-new-risk-based-refugee-resettlement-procedures/ DHS Announces New ‘Risk-Based’ Refugee Resettlement Procedures]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.

*Pappas, Alex; Gibson, Jake (January 29, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/29/dhs-rolls-out-enhanced-security-measures-for-refugees-from-11-high-risk-countries.html DHS rolls out enhanced security measures for refugees from 11 high-risk countries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.

*Pappas, Alex; Gibson, Jake (January 29, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/29/dhs-rolls-out-enhanced-security-measures-for-refugees-from-11-high-risk-countries.html DHS rolls out enhanced security measures for refugees from 11 high-risk countries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (January 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/29/trump-admin-re-starts-refugee-program/ Trump administration restarts refugee program for 11 high-risk countries]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (January 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/29/trump-admin-re-starts-refugee-program/ Trump administration restarts refugee program for 11 high-risk countries]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.

*Macchi, Victoria (January 29, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/refugees-from-11-countries-to-face-extra-screening-before-entering-says-us-official/4230703.html US: Refugees From 11 Countries Will Face Extra Screening]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.

*Macchi, Victoria (January 29, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/refugees-from-11-countries-to-face-extra-screening-before-entering-says-us-official/4230703.html US: Refugees From 11 Countries Will Face Extra Screening]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 30, 2018.

Conservatives criticized the Trump Administration for extending protections for tens of thousands of Honduran migrants on the same day:

Conservatives criticized the Trump Administration for extending protections for tens of thousands of Honduran migrants on the same day:

*Mason, Ian (November 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/07/dhs-caves-tps-asks-congress-permanent-solution-kelly-ally-pens-pro-amnesty-memo/ DHS Caves on TPS, Asks Congress for ‘Permanent Solution’ After John Kelly-Ally Pens Pro-Amnesty Memo]. ''Breitbart news''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.</ref> and [[Haiti]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Mason, Ian (November 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/07/dhs-caves-tps-asks-congress-permanent-solution-kelly-ally-pens-pro-amnesty-memo/ DHS Caves on TPS, Asks Congress for ‘Permanent Solution’ After John Kelly-Ally Pens Pro-Amnesty Memo]. ''Breitbart news''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.</ref> and [[Haiti]].<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/20/trump-administration-ends-protected-status-for-haitians-living-in-us-after-quake.html Trump administration ends protected status for Haitians living in US after quake]. ''Fox News''. November 20, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/20/trump-administration-ends-protected-status-for-haitians-living-in-us-after-quake.html Trump administration ends protected status for Haitians living in US after quake]. ''Fox News''. November 20, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

*Caldwell, Alicia A.; Campo-Flores, Arian (November 20, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-ends-humanitarian-protections-for-haitians-1511229004 Trump Administration Ends Humanitarian Protections for Haitians]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

*Caldwell, Alicia A.; Campo-Flores, Arian (November 20, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-ends-humanitarian-protections-for-haitians-1511229004 Trump Administration Ends Humanitarian Protections for Haitians]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

*Bernal, Rafael (November 20, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/361293-dhs-ends-temporary-residency-program-for-60k-haitians DHS ends temporary residency program for 60K Haitians]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

*Bernal, Rafael (November 20, 2017). [https://thehill.com/latino/361293-dhs-ends-temporary-residency-program-for-60k-haitians DHS ends temporary residency program for 60K Haitians]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

*Muñoz, Gabriella (July 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/5/america-takes-in-far-fewer-refugees-than-the-rest-/ U.S. takes in far fewer refugees than the rest of the world for the first time in decades: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

*Muñoz, Gabriella (July 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/5/america-takes-in-far-fewer-refugees-than-the-rest-/ U.S. takes in far fewer refugees than the rest of the world for the first time in decades: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

*Rodriguez, Jesus (July 5, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/395660-pew-study-rest-of-the-world-takes-in-more-refugees-than-us-for-first Pew study: Rest of the world takes in more refugees than US for first time]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

*Rodriguez, Jesus (July 5, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/395660-pew-study-rest-of-the-world-takes-in-more-refugees-than-us-for-first Pew study: Rest of the world takes in more refugees than US for first time]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

*Connor, Phillip; Krogstad, Jens Manuel (July 5, 2018). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/07/05/for-the-first-time-u-s-resettles-fewer-refugees-than-the-rest-of-the-world/ For the first time, U.S. resettles fewer refugees than the rest of the world]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

*Connor, Phillip; Krogstad, Jens Manuel (July 5, 2018). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/07/05/for-the-first-time-u-s-resettles-fewer-refugees-than-the-rest-of-the-world/ For the first time, U.S. resettles fewer refugees than the rest of the world]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

See also:

See also:

*Bedard, Paul (July 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-beats-promise-to-cut-new-refugees-down-66-from-obama Trump beats promise to cut new refugees, down 66% from Obama]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.

*Bedard, Paul (July 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-beats-promise-to-cut-new-refugees-down-66-from-obama Trump beats promise to cut new refugees, down 66% from Obama]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.

*Price, Bob (May 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/26/refugee-arrivals-decline-sharply-trump-says-report/ Refugee Arrivals Decline Sharply under Trump, Says Report]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.

*Price, Bob (May 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/26/refugee-arrivals-decline-sharply-trump-says-report/ Refugee Arrivals Decline Sharply under Trump, Says Report]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Connor, Phillip (May 25, 2017). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/05/25/fewer-refugees-arrive-in-u-s-with-declines-in-46-states/ Fewer refugees arrive in U.S., with declines in 46 states]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> According to DHS numbers released in June 2017, the number of refugees admitted in the first three months of Trump's presidency was half of that of the last three months of Obama's presidency (even though refugee admissions increased at the end of Obama's presidency).<ref>Multiple references:

*Connor, Phillip (May 25, 2017). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/05/25/fewer-refugees-arrive-in-u-s-with-declines-in-46-states/ Fewer refugees arrive in U.S., with declines in 46 states]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> According to DHS numbers released in June 2017, the number of refugees admitted in the first three months of Trump's presidency was half of that of the last three months of Obama's presidency (even though refugee admissions increased at the end of Obama's presidency).<ref>Multiple references:

*[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.

*[https://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). [https://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:

*Binder, John (July 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/13/christian-refugees-arriving-trump-muslims/ More Christian Refugees Arriving under Trump than Muslims]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Binder, John (July 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/13/christian-refugees-arriving-trump-muslims/ More Christian Refugees Arriving under Trump than Muslims]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Connor, Phillip; Krogstad, Jens Manuel (July 12, 2017). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/07/12/in-first-months-of-trump-presidency-christians-account-for-growing-share-of-u-s-refugee-arrivals/ In first months of Trump presidency, Christians account for growing share of U.S. refugee arrivals]. ''Pew Research Center''. July 17, 2017.</ref> In October 2017, the proportion of Muslim refugees declined to 23%,<ref name="PlummetFY2018"/> and in November 2017, out of 1,859 refugees let in, only 10% were Muslim.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (December 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/01/only-ten-percent-of-the-1859-refugees-admitted-into-u-s-in-november-are-muslim/ Only Ten Percent of the 1,859 Refugees Admitted into U.S. in November Are Muslim]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 2, 2017.</ref>

*Connor, Phillip; Krogstad, Jens Manuel (July 12, 2017). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/07/12/in-first-months-of-trump-presidency-christians-account-for-growing-share-of-u-s-refugee-arrivals/ In first months of Trump presidency, Christians account for growing share of U.S. refugee arrivals]. ''Pew Research Center''. July 17, 2017.</ref> In October 2017, the proportion of Muslim refugees declined to 23%,<ref name="PlummetFY2018"/> and in November 2017, out of 1,859 refugees let in, only 10% were Muslim.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (December 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/01/only-ten-percent-of-the-1859-refugees-admitted-into-u-s-in-november-are-muslim/ Only Ten Percent of the 1,859 Refugees Admitted into U.S. in November Are Muslim]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 2, 2017.</ref>

Due to President Trump's [[travel ban]], which the Supreme Court ordered partially reinstated in June 2017, refugee admissions to the U.S. declined dramatically,<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/05/refugee-arrivals-plummet-in-week-after-supreme-court-ruling-on-trump-executive-order/ Refugee Arrivals Plummet in Week After Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Executive Order]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> even after a federal judge ordered the criteria to enter under the partial ban to be expanded.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/19/refugee-arrivals-trickle-virtual-halt-federal-judges-decision-expands-bona-fide-relationship/ Refugee Arrivals Trickle to Virtual Halt After Federal Judge’s Decision Expands ‘Bona Fide Relationship’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.<br>See also:

Due to President Trump's [[travel ban]], which the Supreme Court ordered partially reinstated in June 2017, refugee admissions to the U.S. declined dramatically,<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/05/refugee-arrivals-plummet-in-week-after-supreme-court-ruling-on-trump-executive-order/ Refugee Arrivals Plummet in Week After Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Executive Order]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> even after a federal judge ordered the criteria to enter under the partial ban to be expanded.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/19/refugee-arrivals-trickle-virtual-halt-federal-judges-decision-expands-bona-fide-relationship/ Refugee Arrivals Trickle to Virtual Halt After Federal Judge’s Decision Expands ‘Bona Fide Relationship’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.<br>See also:

*Dinan, Stephen (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/4/donald-trump-refugee-numbers-drop-sharply/ Trump quietly slashes number of refugees from Obama's target despite court order]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 15, 2018.</ref> Additionally, on July 19, 2017, the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump Administration to strictly enforce its refugee admissions under the ban until an appeals court ruled on the matter.<ref>Multiple references:

*Dinan, Stephen (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/4/donald-trump-refugee-numbers-drop-sharply/ Trump quietly slashes number of refugees from Obama's target despite court order]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 15, 2018.</ref> Additionally, on July 19, 2017, the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump Administration to strictly enforce its refugee admissions under the ban until an appeals court ruled on the matter.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-supreme-court-travel-ban-refugee/3950686.html US Supreme Court Halts Refugee Admissions Temporarily]. ''Voice of America''. July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-supreme-court-travel-ban-refugee/3950686.html US Supreme Court Halts Refugee Admissions Temporarily]. ''Voice of America''. July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/19/justices-allow-strict-enforcement-trump-refugee-ban.html Justices allow strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/19/justices-allow-strict-enforcement-trump-refugee-ban.html Justices allow strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (July 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/19/scotus-allows-strict-enforcement-trump-refugee-ban/ Supreme Court allows strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (July 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/19/scotus-allows-strict-enforcement-trump-refugee-ban/ Supreme Court allows strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

Very few refugees were settled in the period of this ruling's effect:

Very few refugees were settled in the period of this ruling's effect:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/26/one-week-after-supreme-court-order-very-few-additional-refugees-have-arrived-in-the-united-states/ One Week After Supreme Court Order, Very Few Additional Refugees Have Arrived in the United States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref> Refugee arrivals in July were at the lowest rate in ten years,<ref>Macchi, Victoria (August 1, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/refugee-arrivials-us-plummet-lowest-level-decade/3968175.html Refugee Arrivals to US Plummet to Lowest Level in a Decade]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 2, 2017.</ref> and the rate of arrivals in August 2017 was at its lowest in fifteen years.<ref>Multiple references:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/26/one-week-after-supreme-court-order-very-few-additional-refugees-have-arrived-in-the-united-states/ One Week After Supreme Court Order, Very Few Additional Refugees Have Arrived in the United States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref> Refugee arrivals in July were at the lowest rate in ten years,<ref>Macchi, Victoria (August 1, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/refugee-arrivials-us-plummet-lowest-level-decade/3968175.html Refugee Arrivals to US Plummet to Lowest Level in a Decade]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 2, 2017.</ref> and the rate of arrivals in August 2017 was at its lowest in fifteen years.<ref>Multiple references:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (September 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/01/fewest-monthly-refugee-arrivals-in-august-since-2002/ Fewest Monthly Refugee Arrivals in August Since 2002]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2017.

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (September 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/01/fewest-monthly-refugee-arrivals-in-august-since-2002/ Fewest Monthly Refugee Arrivals in August Since 2002]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2017.

*Goodenough, Patrick (September 6, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/refugee-admissions-drop-below-1000-proportion-muslims-keeps Monthly Refugee Admissions Lowest in 15 Years; Percentage of Muslims Declining]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 2, 2017.</ref> In October 2017, the first month of Fiscal Year 2018, the U.S. government admitted 1,242 refugees.<ref name="PlummetFY2018">Leahy, Michael Patrick (November 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/03/refugee-admissions-plummet-to-1242-in-first-month-of-fy-2018/ Refugee Admissions Plummet to 1,242 in First Month of FY 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 4, 2017.</ref> In both October and November 2017 – after the refugee ban was lifted – 3,108 refugees entered the country, an 83% drop from the year before.<ref>Llorente, Elizabeth (December 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/05/refugee-admissions-tumble-after-trump-lifts-ban.html Refugee admissions tumble after Trump lifts ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 5, 2017.<br>

*Goodenough, Patrick (September 6, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/refugee-admissions-drop-below-1000-proportion-muslims-keeps Monthly Refugee Admissions Lowest in 15 Years; Percentage of Muslims Declining]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 2, 2017.</ref> In October 2017, the first month of Fiscal Year 2018, the U.S. government admitted 1,242 refugees.<ref name="PlummetFY2018">Leahy, Michael Patrick (November 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/03/refugee-admissions-plummet-to-1242-in-first-month-of-fy-2018/ Refugee Admissions Plummet to 1,242 in First Month of FY 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 4, 2017.</ref> In both October and November 2017 – after the refugee ban was lifted – 3,108 refugees entered the country, an 83% drop from the year before.<ref>Llorente, Elizabeth (December 5, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/05/refugee-admissions-tumble-after-trump-lifts-ban.html Refugee admissions tumble after Trump lifts ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 5, 2017.<br>

See also:

See also:

*Torbati, Yeganeh (December 8, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-effect-refugees/trump-lifts-refugee-ban-but-admissions-still-plummet-data-shows-idUSKBN1E21CR Trump lifts refugee ban, but admissions still plummet, data shows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

*Torbati, Yeganeh (December 8, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-effect-refugees/trump-lifts-refugee-ban-but-admissions-still-plummet-data-shows-idUSKBN1E21CR Trump lifts refugee ban, but admissions still plummet, data shows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (January 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/02/refugee-admissions-fall-79-percent-in-first-quarter-of-fy-2018/ Refugee Admissions Fall 79 Percent in First Quarter of FY 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 2, 2018.

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (January 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/02/refugee-admissions-fall-79-percent-in-first-quarter-of-fy-2018/ Refugee Admissions Fall 79 Percent in First Quarter of FY 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 2, 2018.

*Meckler, Laura (January 7, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/refugee-admissions-to-u-s-off-to-slow-start-in-fiscal-year-2018-1515330001 Refugee Admissions to U.S. Off to Slow Start in Fiscal Year 2018]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.

*Meckler, Laura (January 7, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/refugee-admissions-to-u-s-off-to-slow-start-in-fiscal-year-2018-1515330001 Refugee Admissions to U.S. Off to Slow Start in Fiscal Year 2018]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.

*Mikelionis, Lukas (January 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/08/refugee-admissions-lowest-in-recent-years-thanks-to-trump-immigration-crackdown.html Refugee admissions lowest in recent years thanks to Trump immigration crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref>

*Mikelionis, Lukas (January 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/08/refugee-admissions-lowest-in-recent-years-thanks-to-trump-immigration-crackdown.html Refugee admissions lowest in recent years thanks to Trump immigration crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref>

Overall in 2017, refugee admissions fell by 70% under President Trump compared to the previous year, and Christian refugees comprised 53.2% of those admitted into the U.S., versus 32% Muslims, with the numbers flipping from the previous year.<ref>Multiple references:

Overall in 2017, refugee admissions fell by 70% under President Trump compared to the previous year, and Christian refugees comprised 53.2% of those admitted into the U.S., versus 32% Muslims, with the numbers flipping from the previous year.<ref>Multiple references:

*Binder, John (June 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/01/trump-state-dept-approves-stricter-vetting-visa-seekers/ Trump State Dept. Approves Stricter Vetting for Visa Seekers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Binder, John (June 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/01/trump-state-dept-approves-stricter-vetting-visa-seekers/ Trump State Dept. Approves Stricter Vetting for Visa Seekers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Torbati, Yeganeh (June 1, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-visa-idUSKBN18R3F8 Trump administration approves tougher visa vetting, including social media checks]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Torbati, Yeganeh (June 1, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-visa-idUSKBN18R3F8 Trump administration approves tougher visa vetting, including social media checks]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke; Gibson, Jake (June 2, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/02/trump-administration-to-start-social-media-vetting-for-visa-applicants.html Trump administration to start social media vetting for visa applicants]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration moved to make these measures permanent on August 3, 2017.<ref>Both sources are taken from Reuters but published in two different sites:

*Singman, Brooke; Gibson, Jake (June 2, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/02/trump-administration-to-start-social-media-vetting-for-visa-applicants.html Trump administration to start social media vetting for visa applicants]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration moved to make these measures permanent on August 3, 2017.<ref>Both sources are taken from Reuters but published in two different sites:

*Torbati, Yeganah (August 4, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-visa-idUSKBN1AJ2UC Trump administration moves to make tougher U.S. visa vetting permanent]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

*Torbati, Yeganah (August 4, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-visa-idUSKBN1AJ2UC Trump administration moves to make tougher U.S. visa vetting permanent]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-visa-application/3972078.html Trump Administration Seeks to Make Tougher Visa Form Permanent]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref>

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-visa-application/3972078.html Trump Administration Seeks to Make Tougher Visa Form Permanent]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref>

[[File:Donald Trump Arizona Border Tour, August 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump visiting CBP officers in Yuma, Arizona, on August 22, 2017.]]

[[File:Donald Trump Arizona Border Tour, August 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump visiting CBP officers in Yuma, Arizona, on August 22, 2017.]]

*January 25, 2017—Trump signed two executive orders. The first one included ordering the "immediate construction of a physical wall on the southern border," the hiring of 5,000 additional border control agents, and ending "catch-and-release" policies for illegal immigrants. The second order called for hiring an additional 10,000 federal immigration officers, re-establishing the Secure Communities Program and other local partnerships, making the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants a priority, directing the State Department to use leverage to ensure countries-of-origin take back illegal immigrants, and stripping federal grant money from [[Sanctuary City (Immigration)|sanctuary cities and states]].<ref>Multiple references:

*January 25, 2017—Trump signed two executive orders. The first one included ordering the "immediate construction of a physical wall on the southern border," the hiring of 5,000 additional border control agents, and ending "catch-and-release" policies for illegal immigrants. The second order called for hiring an additional 10,000 federal immigration officers, re-establishing the Secure Communities Program and other local partnerships, making the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants a priority, directing the State Department to use leverage to ensure countries-of-origin take back illegal immigrants, and stripping federal grant money from [[Sanctuary City (Immigration)|sanctuary cities and states]].<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/25/trump-orders-construction-border-wall-targets-sanctuary-cities.html Trump orders construction of border wall, targets sanctuary cities]. ''Fox News''. January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/25/trump-orders-construction-border-wall-targets-sanctuary-cities.html Trump orders construction of border wall, targets sanctuary cities]. ''Fox News''. January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (January 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/25/donald-trump-signs-executive-actions-today-the-usa-gets-back-control-of-its-borders/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Actions: ‘Today the USA Gets Back Control of its Borders’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (January 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/25/donald-trump-signs-executive-actions-today-the-usa-gets-back-control-of-its-borders/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Actions: ‘Today the USA Gets Back Control of its Borders’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Darby, Brandon (January 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/border/2017/01/25/official-trump-orders-border-wall/ It’s Official: Trump Orders Border Wall Between U.S. and Mexican Narco-states]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

*Darby, Brandon (January 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/border/2017/01/25/official-trump-orders-border-wall/ It’s Official: Trump Orders Border Wall Between U.S. and Mexican Narco-states]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

See also:

See also:

*Munro, Neil (January 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/26/trump-comprehensive-immigration-reform-much-broader-expected/ Donald Trump’s ‘Comprehensive Immigration Reform’ is Much Broader Than Expected]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Munro, Neil (January 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/26/trump-comprehensive-immigration-reform-much-broader-expected/ Donald Trump’s ‘Comprehensive Immigration Reform’ is Much Broader Than Expected]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Mortensen, Ronald W. (February 6, 2017). [http://cis.org/mortensen/president-trumps-executive-order-puts-americans-first-least-75-illegal-aliens-eligible-deportation President Trump's Executive Order Puts Americans First; at Least 75% of Illegal Aliens Eligible for Deportation]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

*Mortensen, Ronald W. (February 6, 2017). [https://cis.org/mortensen/president-trumps-executive-order-puts-americans-first-least-75-illegal-aliens-eligible-deportation President Trump's Executive Order Puts Americans First; at Least 75% of Illegal Aliens Eligible for Deportation]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (January 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/25/trump-border-policies-help-mexicans/ Trump Flips Liberals’ Script, Says New Border Policies Will Aid Americans and Mexicans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Munro, Neil (January 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/25/trump-border-policies-help-mexicans/ Trump Flips Liberals’ Script, Says New Border Policies Will Aid Americans and Mexicans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/text-of-trumps-executive-order-on-interior-immigration-enforcement Text of Trump's executive order on interior immigration enforcement]. ''Fox News''. January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> In February 2017, DHS Secretary Kelly signed two memos that made several immigration enforcement policy changes and rescinded most Obama-era memos.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/text-of-trumps-executive-order-on-interior-immigration-enforcement Text of Trump's executive order on interior immigration enforcement]. ''Fox News''. January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> In February 2017, DHS Secretary Kelly signed two memos that made several immigration enforcement policy changes and rescinded most Obama-era memos.<ref>Multiple references:

*Chmielenski, Chris (February 21, 2017). [https://www.numbersusa.com/blog/new-kelly-memos-restore-immigration-enforcement-rescind-most-obama-era-memos New Kelly Memos Restore Immigration Enforcement & Rescind *Most* Obama-era Memos]. ''NumbersUSA''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Chmielenski, Chris (February 21, 2017). [https://www.numbersusa.com/blog/new-kelly-memos-restore-immigration-enforcement-rescind-most-obama-era-memos New Kelly Memos Restore Immigration Enforcement & Rescind *Most* Obama-era Memos]. ''NumbersUSA''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Berger, Judson (February 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/21/dhs-secretary-orders-immigration-agent-hiring-surge-end-to-catch-and-release.html DHS secretary orders immigration agent hiring surge, end to 'catch-and-release']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Berger, Judson (February 21, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/21/dhs-secretary-orders-immigration-agent-hiring-surge-end-to-catch-and-release.html DHS secretary orders immigration agent hiring surge, end to 'catch-and-release']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Caldwell, Alicia A. (February 22, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/1d6e2dbae9654ea381fe260dd9cdcea3 Trump lays out tougher approach to illegal immigration]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Caldwell, Alicia A. (February 22, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/1d6e2dbae9654ea381fe260dd9cdcea3 Trump lays out tougher approach to illegal immigration]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Domonoske, Camila (February 22, 2017). [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/22/516649344/whats-new-in-those-dhs-memos-on-immigration-enforcement What's New In Those DHS Memos On Immigration Enforcement?] ''NPR''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Domonoske, Camila (February 22, 2017). [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/22/516649344/whats-new-in-those-dhs-memos-on-immigration-enforcement What's New In Those DHS Memos On Immigration Enforcement?] ''NPR''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

*Cadman, Dan (March 2017). [https://cis.org/sites/cis.org/files/cadman-kelly-memo-2.pdf Analyzing the Kelly Policy Memoranda]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref>

*Cadman, Dan (March 2017). [https://cis.org/sites/cis.org/files/cadman-kelly-memo-2.pdf Analyzing the Kelly Policy Memoranda]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref>

*On March 31, 2017, after talking tough against [[Sanctuary City (Immigration)|"sanctuary cities"]] and illegal immigration, [[United States Attorney General|Attorney General]] [[Jeff Sessions]] announced a plan to speed up the deportation of imprisoned illegals.<ref>Multiple references:

*On March 31, 2017, after talking tough against [[Sanctuary City (Immigration)|"sanctuary cities"]] and illegal immigration, [[United States Attorney General|Attorney General]] [[Jeff Sessions]] announced a plan to speed up the deportation of imprisoned illegals.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/30/sessions-seeks-to-speed-up-deportation-illegal-immigrants-in-federal-facilities.html Sessions seeks to speed up deportation of illegal immigrants in federal facilities]. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/30/sessions-seeks-to-speed-up-deportation-illegal-immigrants-in-federal-facilities.html Sessions seeks to speed up deportation of illegal immigrants in federal facilities]. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

*Kew, Ben (March 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/31/ag-jeff-sessions-unveils-program-to-accelerate-deportation-of-imprisoned-illegals/ AG Jeff Sessions Unveils Program to Accelerate Deportation of Imprisoned Illegals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

*Kew, Ben (March 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/31/ag-jeff-sessions-unveils-program-to-accelerate-deportation-of-imprisoned-illegals/ AG Jeff Sessions Unveils Program to Accelerate Deportation of Imprisoned Illegals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

*Chardy, Alfonso (June 19, 2017). [http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article156656224.html Federal prosecutors inaugurate ‘express’ deportations]. ''Miami Herald''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> On April 11, 2017, Sessions issued a memorandum to U.S. attorneys, instructing them to enforce much stricter guidelines against immigration crimes,<ref>Multiple references:

*Chardy, Alfonso (June 19, 2017). [http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article156656224.html Federal prosecutors inaugurate ‘express’ deportations]. ''Miami Herald''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> On April 11, 2017, Sessions issued a memorandum to U.S. attorneys, instructing them to enforce much stricter guidelines against immigration crimes,<ref>Multiple references:

*Noble, Andrea (April 11, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/11/justice-dept-end-catch-and-release-immigration-pol/ Trump’s Justice Department to end ‘catch and release’ immigration policy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (April 11, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/11/justice-dept-end-catch-and-release-immigration-pol/ Trump’s Justice Department to end ‘catch and release’ immigration policy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

*Macchi, Victoria (April 11, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/session-to-tour-arizona-mexico-border/3805357.html Sessions Declares 'New Era' in Immigration Enforcement]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.

*Macchi, Victoria (April 11, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/session-to-tour-arizona-mexico-border/3805357.html Sessions Declares 'New Era' in Immigration Enforcement]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.

*Neuhauser, Alan (April 11, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2017-04-11/sessions-mandates-felony-prosecutions-for-immigration-violations Sessions Enhances Criminal Penalties for Immigration Violations: 'This Is the Trump Era']. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> and he announced the Justice Department would hire 125 immigration judges in the next two years.<ref>Singman, Brooke (April 11, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/11/ag-sessions-vows-to-confront-cartels-gangs-on-visit-to-us-mexico-border.html AG Sessions vows to confront cartels, gangs on visit to US-Mexico border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 11, 2017.</ref> As a result of Session's decision, the DOJ resumed the criminal prosecution of first-time illegal border crossers, something which the Obama Administration stopped.<ref>Multiple references:

*Neuhauser, Alan (April 11, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2017-04-11/sessions-mandates-felony-prosecutions-for-immigration-violations Sessions Enhances Criminal Penalties for Immigration Violations: 'This Is the Trump Era']. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.</ref> and he announced the Justice Department would hire 125 immigration judges in the next two years.<ref>Singman, Brooke (April 11, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/11/ag-sessions-vows-to-confront-cartels-gangs-on-visit-to-us-mexico-border.html AG Sessions vows to confront cartels, gangs on visit to US-Mexico border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 11, 2017.</ref> As a result of Session's decision, the DOJ resumed the criminal prosecution of first-time illegal border crossers, something which the Obama Administration stopped.<ref>Multiple references:

*Binder, John (July 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/05/trump-reinstates-criminal-prosecution-first-time-border-crossers/ Trump Reinstates Criminal Prosecution for First-time Border-crossers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 5, 2017.

*Binder, John (July 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/05/trump-reinstates-criminal-prosecution-first-time-border-crossers/ Trump Reinstates Criminal Prosecution for First-time Border-crossers]. ''Breitbart News''. 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.

*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.

*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:

* Singman, Brooke (April 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/26/dhs-announces-office-for-victims-illegal-immigrant-crime.html DHS announces office for victims of illegal immigrant crime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.

* Singman, Brooke (April 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/26/dhs-announces-office-for-victims-illegal-immigrant-crime.html DHS announces office for victims of illegal immigrant crime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.

* McHugh, Katie (April 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/26/dhs-kelly-voice-victims-illegal-alien-criminals/ DHS Kelly Creates VOICE For Many Victims of Illegal Alien Criminals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.

* McHugh, Katie (April 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/26/dhs-kelly-voice-victims-illegal-alien-criminals/ DHS Kelly Creates VOICE For Many Victims of Illegal Alien Criminals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.

* McHugh, Katie (April 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/25/dhs-unveil-voice-office-victims-illegal-alien-crime/ DHS to Unveil VOICE Office for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.</ref>

* McHugh, Katie (April 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/25/dhs-unveil-voice-office-victims-illegal-alien-crime/ DHS to Unveil VOICE Office for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.</ref>

*It was reported that the Trump Administration, due to the president's previous executive orders, had ended Obama's "home free magnet" policy, where illegal immigrants who did not commit a serious crime (other than crossing the border illegally) did not need to fear deportation because ICE needed to gain permission from the Field Office Director before deporting them; and the Trump Administration expanded the use of expedited removal proceedings, which is the deportation of illegals without a hearing unless they request one.<ref>Rappaport, Nolan (May 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/immigration/332110-on-illegal-immigration-trump-puts-an-end-to-obamas-home-free On illegal immigration, Trump ends Obama's 'home free magnet']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.</ref> Also, the DHS stopped asking for prosecutorial discretion and deferring deportations for illegals.<ref>Binder, John (July 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/21/trump-abolished-obama-era-deportation-postponement-illegal-aliens-says-report/ Trump ‘Abolished’ Obama-era Deportation Postponement for Illegal Aliens, Says Report]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> Thus, illegal immigrants "without violent criminal histories" could be arrested and deported.<ref>Multiple references:

*It was reported that the Trump Administration, due to the president's previous executive orders, had ended Obama's "home free magnet" policy, where illegal immigrants who did not commit a serious crime (other than crossing the border illegally) did not need to fear deportation because ICE needed to gain permission from the Field Office Director before deporting them; and the Trump Administration expanded the use of expedited removal proceedings, which is the deportation of illegals without a hearing unless they request one.<ref>Rappaport, Nolan (May 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/immigration/332110-on-illegal-immigration-trump-puts-an-end-to-obamas-home-free On illegal immigration, Trump ends Obama's 'home free magnet']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.</ref> Also, the DHS stopped asking for prosecutorial discretion and deferring deportations for illegals.<ref>Binder, John (July 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/21/trump-abolished-obama-era-deportation-postponement-illegal-aliens-says-report/ Trump ‘Abolished’ Obama-era Deportation Postponement for Illegal Aliens, Says Report]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> Thus, illegal immigrants "without violent criminal histories" could be arrested and deported.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38959785 Has Trump started a new deportation drive?] ''BBC News''. February 13, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2017.

*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38959785 Has Trump started a new deportation drive?] ''BBC News''. February 13, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2017.

*Kulish, Nicholas; Dickerson, Caitlin; Nixon, Ron (February 25, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/25/us/ice-immigrant-deportations-trump.html Immigration Agents Discover New Freedom to Deport Under Trump]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Kulish, Nicholas; Dickerson, Caitlin; Nixon, Ron (February 25, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/25/us/ice-immigrant-deportations-trump.html Immigration Agents Discover New Freedom to Deport Under Trump]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

This could be illustrated in the case of Somali illegals:

This could be illustrated in the case of Somali illegals:

*May 5, 2017—ICE established a policy that would give illegal immigrants stays of removal only if the chairs the House and Senate Judiciary Committees or the relevant subcommittees requested them, as opposed to the earlier policy of issuing stays of removal whenever a private bill to legalize illegals was introduced in Congress.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (May 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/8/dhs-speeds-high-profile-deportations-democrats-cal/ DHS speeds high-profile deportations; Democrats call changes ‘mean-spirited’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref><ref name="ICEconginterf">Mason, Ian (May 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/08/ice-announces-crackdown-congressional-interference-deportations/ ICE Announces Crackdown on Congressional Interference with Deportations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Binder, John (May 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/11/ice-no-deportation-halts-amnesty-proposals/ ICE: No More Deportation Halts from Amnesty Proposals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.</ref> This would allow ICE to deport illegals without having members of Congress obstruct deportations.<ref name="ICEconginterf"/>

*May 5, 2017—ICE established a policy that would give illegal immigrants stays of removal only if the chairs the House and Senate Judiciary Committees or the relevant subcommittees requested them, as opposed to the earlier policy of issuing stays of removal whenever a private bill to legalize illegals was introduced in Congress.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (May 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/8/dhs-speeds-high-profile-deportations-democrats-cal/ DHS speeds high-profile deportations; Democrats call changes ‘mean-spirited’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref><ref name="ICEconginterf">Mason, Ian (May 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/08/ice-announces-crackdown-congressional-interference-deportations/ ICE Announces Crackdown on Congressional Interference with Deportations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Binder, John (May 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/11/ice-no-deportation-halts-amnesty-proposals/ ICE: No More Deportation Halts from Amnesty Proposals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.</ref> This would allow ICE to deport illegals without having members of Congress obstruct deportations.<ref name="ICEconginterf"/>

*Early in Trump's presidency, it was clear the U.S. government was cracking down on criminal illegal immigrants and gangs.<ref>For example:

*Early in Trump's presidency, it was clear the U.S. government was cracking down on criminal illegal immigrants and gangs.<ref>For example:

* [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/30/ice-makes-84-arrests-in-three-day-operation-targeting-pacific-northwest.html ICE makes 84 arrests in three-day operation targeting Pacific Northwest]. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

* [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/30/ice-makes-84-arrests-in-three-day-operation-targeting-pacific-northwest.html ICE makes 84 arrests in three-day operation targeting Pacific Northwest]. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

* Price, Bob (April 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/25/ice-operation-leads-arrest-95-criminal-aliens-texas/ Ice Operation Leads to Arrest of 95 Criminal Aliens in Texas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

* Price, Bob (April 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/25/ice-operation-leads-arrest-95-criminal-aliens-texas/ Ice Operation Leads to Arrest of 95 Criminal Aliens in Texas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

* Price, Bob (April 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/28/ice-arrests-76-criminal-aliens-round/ ICE Arrests 76 Criminal Aliens in Round-up]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

* Price, Bob (April 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/28/ice-arrests-76-criminal-aliens-round/ ICE Arrests 76 Criminal Aliens in Round-up]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

*Price, Bob (June 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/15/ice-busts-39-ms-13-members-new-york-operation/ ICE Busts 39 MS-13 Members in New York Operation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2017.

*Price, Bob (June 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/15/ice-busts-39-ms-13-members-new-york-operation/ ICE Busts 39 MS-13 Members in New York Operation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2017.

*Whitehouse, Kaja (June 14, 2017). [http://nypost.com/2017/06/14/trumps-pledge-to-wipe-out-ms-13-gang-paying-off-in-ny/ Trump’s pledge to wipe out MS-13 gang paying off in NY]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved June 28, 2017.

*Whitehouse, Kaja (June 14, 2017). [http://nypost.com/2017/06/14/trumps-pledge-to-wipe-out-ms-13-gang-paying-off-in-ny/ Trump’s pledge to wipe out MS-13 gang paying off in NY]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved June 28, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/26/ice-arrests-114-in-new-york-operation-targeting-fugitives-illegal-immigrants.html ICE arrests 114 in New York operation targeting fugitives, illegal immigrants]. ''Fox News''. July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/26/ice-arrests-114-in-new-york-operation-targeting-fugitives-illegal-immigrants.html ICE arrests 114 in New York operation targeting fugitives, illegal immigrants]. ''Fox News''. July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*Price, Bob (August 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/09/ice-busts-36-sex-offender-criminal-aliens-sanctuary-city/ ICE Busts 36 Sex Offender Criminal Aliens in Sanctuary City]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Price, Bob (August 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/09/ice-busts-36-sex-offender-criminal-aliens-sanctuary-city/ ICE Busts 36 Sex Offender Criminal Aliens in Sanctuary City]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Price, Bob (January 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/01/01/top-10-ice-stories-2017/ Top 10 ICE Stories for 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2017.</ref> For example, between March 26 and May 6, 2017, ICE conducted a crackdown on gangs, including [[MS-13]] and other illegal immigrant gangs, that arrested nearly 1,400 people – the largest such operation conducted up to that point.<ref>Multiple references:

*Price, Bob (January 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/01/01/top-10-ice-stories-2017/ Top 10 ICE Stories for 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2017.</ref> For example, between March 26 and May 6, 2017, ICE conducted a crackdown on gangs, including [[MS-13]] and other illegal immigrant gangs, that arrested nearly 1,400 people – the largest such operation conducted up to that point.<ref>Multiple references:

* Saavedra, Ryan (May 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/11/dhs-arrests-nearly-1400-suspected-gang-members/ DHS Arrests Nearly 1,400 Suspected Gang Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

* Saavedra, Ryan (May 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/11/dhs-arrests-nearly-1400-suspected-gang-members/ DHS Arrests Nearly 1,400 Suspected Gang Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

* Singman, Brooke (May 11, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/11/ice-arrests-1378-suspected-gang-members-in-largest-sweep-to-date.html ICE arrests 1,378 suspected gang members in largest sweep to date]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

* Singman, Brooke (May 11, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/11/ice-arrests-1378-suspected-gang-members-in-largest-sweep-to-date.html ICE arrests 1,378 suspected gang members in largest sweep to date]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

*Price, Bob (June 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/21/ice-project-new-dawn-lands-1378-criminal-aliens-jail/ ‘Project New Dawn’ Largest Gang Enforcement Surge to Date, Says ICE]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref> In an operation in late September 2017, ICE arrested nearly 500 illegals in "sanctuary" cities.<ref>Multiple references:

*Price, Bob (June 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/21/ice-project-new-dawn-lands-1378-criminal-aliens-jail/ ‘Project New Dawn’ Largest Gang Enforcement Surge to Date, Says ICE]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref> In an operation in late September 2017, ICE arrested nearly 500 illegals in "sanctuary" cities.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/28/ice-arrests-nearly-450-illegal-immigrants-in-sanctuary-city-raids.html ICE arrests nearly 450 illegal immigrants in sanctuary city raids]. ''Fox News''. September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/28/ice-arrests-nearly-450-illegal-immigrants-in-sanctuary-city-raids.html ICE arrests nearly 450 illegal immigrants in sanctuary city raids]. ''Fox News''. September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (September 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/28/ice-nabs-nearly-500-aliens-sweep-sanctuary-cities/ ICE nabs nearly 500 aliens in sweep of sanctuary cities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (September 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/28/ice-nabs-nearly-500-aliens-sweep-sanctuary-cities/ ICE nabs nearly 500 aliens in sweep of sanctuary cities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Binder, John (September 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/09/28/nearly-500-criminal-illegal-aliens-arrested-national-sanctuary-city-sting/ Nearly 500 Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested in National ‘Sanctuary City’ Sting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Binder, John (September 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/09/28/nearly-500-criminal-illegal-aliens-arrested-national-sanctuary-city-sting/ Nearly 500 Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested in National ‘Sanctuary City’ Sting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Manchester, Julia (September 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/353014-ice-arrests-hundreds-of-immigrants-in-sanctuary-cities ICE arrests nearly 500 immigrants in 'sanctuary cities']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.</ref> In an operation in October and November 2017, ICE arrested 214 MS-13 members in the U.S. and 53 in El Salvador.<ref>Multiple references:

*Manchester, Julia (September 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/353014-ice-arrests-hundreds-of-immigrants-in-sanctuary-cities ICE arrests nearly 500 immigrants in 'sanctuary cities']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.</ref> In an operation in October and November 2017, ICE arrested 214 MS-13 members in the U.S. and 53 in El Salvador.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/17/crackdown-on-ms-13-gang-nets-more-than-200-arrests.html Crackdown on MS-13 gang nets more than 200 arrests]. ''Fox News''. November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/17/crackdown-on-ms-13-gang-nets-more-than-200-arrests.html Crackdown on MS-13 gang nets more than 200 arrests]. ''Fox News''. November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Brice, Makini (November 16, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-crime-gang/more-than-200-arrested-in-u-s-crackdown-on-ms-13-gang-idUSKBN1DG32Z More than 200 arrested in U.S. crackdown on MS-13 gang]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Brice, Makini (November 16, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-crime-gang/more-than-200-arrested-in-u-s-crackdown-on-ms-13-gang-idUSKBN1DG32Z More than 200 arrested in U.S. crackdown on MS-13 gang]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Farivar, Masood (November 16, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-announces-arrests-ms13-gang-members/4119777.html US Announces Arrests of 267 MS-13 Gang Members in Latest Sweep]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

*Farivar, Masood (November 16, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-announces-arrests-ms13-gang-members/4119777.html US Announces Arrests of 267 MS-13 Gang Members in Latest Sweep]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 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). [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.

*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). [https://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>

*May 2017—In order to avoid misreporting and distortions by the media, ICE established a [[Spanish language|Spanish]] media presence.<ref>Price, Bob (May 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/16/ice-looks-avoid-media-distortions-spanish-language-website/ ICE Looks to Avoid Media Distortions with Spanish Language Website]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-expands-digital-presence-spanish-website-twitter ICE expands digital presence with Spanish website, Twitter -- News Releases]. ''U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement''. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref>

*May 2017—In order to avoid misreporting and distortions by the media, ICE established a [[Spanish language|Spanish]] media presence.<ref>Price, Bob (May 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/16/ice-looks-avoid-media-distortions-spanish-language-website/ ICE Looks to Avoid Media Distortions with Spanish Language Website]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-expands-digital-presence-spanish-website-twitter ICE expands digital presence with Spanish website, Twitter -- News Releases]. ''U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement''. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref>

*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.

*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). [https://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.

*Mohammed, Arshad; Torbati, Yeganeh (September 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-visas-exclusive/u-s-will-not-issue-some-visas-in-four-nations-in-deportation-crackdown-idUSKCN1BO1W4 U.S. will not issue some visas in four nations in deportation crackdown]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

*Mohammed, Arshad; Torbati, Yeganeh (September 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-visas-exclusive/u-s-will-not-issue-some-visas-in-four-nations-in-deportation-crackdown-idUSKCN1BO1W4 U.S. will not issue some visas in four nations in deportation crackdown]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

*Greenwood, Max (September 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/350518-us-to-halt-granting-some-visas-in-four-countries US limiting visas in four countries for refusing deportations]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

*Greenwood, Max (September 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/350518-us-to-halt-granting-some-visas-in-four-countries US limiting visas in four countries for refusing deportations]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

*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:

*Rosenberg, Mica; Levinson, Reade (June 9, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-deportations-exclusiv-idUSKBN1902I4 Exclusive: Trump targets illegal immigrants who were given reprieves from deportation by Obama]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

*Rosenberg, Mica; Levinson, Reade (June 9, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-deportations-exclusiv-idUSKBN1902I4 Exclusive: Trump targets illegal immigrants who were given reprieves from deportation by Obama]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (June 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/09/donald-trump-ends-hidden-administrative-closure-amnesty/ Reuters: Donald Trump Ends Hidden ‘Administrative Closure’ Quasi-Amnesty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.</ref> Due to this change in policy, as it was reported a month later in July 2017, the number of deportation cases in [[Los Angeles]] alone rose 60%.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (July 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/07/19/la-deportation-cases-jump-60-percent-president-trump/ L.A. Sees 60% Jump in Deportation Cases Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration re-opened numerous deportation cases.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/08/under-trump-old-deportation-orders-get-new-life.html Under Trump, old deportation orders get new life]. ''Fox News''. June 8, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref>

*Munro, Neil (June 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/09/donald-trump-ends-hidden-administrative-closure-amnesty/ Reuters: Donald Trump Ends Hidden ‘Administrative Closure’ Quasi-Amnesty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.</ref> Due to this change in policy, as it was reported a month later in July 2017, the number of deportation cases in [[Los Angeles]] alone rose 60%.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (July 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/07/19/la-deportation-cases-jump-60-percent-president-trump/ L.A. Sees 60% Jump in Deportation Cases Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration re-opened numerous deportation cases.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/08/under-trump-old-deportation-orders-get-new-life.html Under Trump, old deportation orders get new life]. ''Fox News''. June 8, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref>

*June 2017—The Department of Homeland Security ended a program where 21 officials cooperated with anti-deportation and pro-amnesty organizations, and reassigned those officials to the new VOICE office which helps victims of illegal immigrant crimes.<ref>Multiple references:

*June 2017—The Department of Homeland Security ended a program where 21 officials cooperated with anti-deportation and pro-amnesty organizations, and reassigned those officials to the new VOICE office which helps victims of illegal immigrant crimes.<ref>Multiple references:

*Munro, Neil (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/06/13/dhs-shuts-anti-deportation-office/ DHS Shuts Down Anti-Deportation Office]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.

*Munro, Neil (June 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/06/13/dhs-shuts-anti-deportation-office/ DHS Shuts Down Anti-Deportation Office]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.

*Bendix, Aria (June 9, 2017). [https://www.theatlantic.com/news/archive/2017/06/ice-shuts-down-program-for-asylum-seekers/529887/ ICE Shuts Down Program for Asylum-Seekers]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.</ref>

*Bendix, Aria (June 9, 2017). [https://www.theatlantic.com/news/archive/2017/06/ice-shuts-down-program-for-asylum-seekers/529887/ ICE Shuts Down Program for Asylum-Seekers]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.</ref>

*June 15, 2017—The DHS canceled the [[DAPA|Deferred Action for Parents of Americans]] (DAPA) program created by the Obama Administration in November 2014 that would have given amnesty to about 4 million illegal immigrants but was blocked by federal courts before its full implementation.<ref>Multiple references:

*June 15, 2017—The DHS canceled the [[DAPA|Deferred Action for Parents of Americans]] (DAPA) program created by the Obama Administration in November 2014 that would have given amnesty to about 4 million illegal immigrants but was blocked by federal courts before its full implementation.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/16/trump-scraps-obama-policy-that-protected-immigrant-parents-from-deportation.html Trump scraps Obama policy that protected immigrant parents from deportation]. ''Fox News''. June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/16/trump-scraps-obama-policy-that-protected-immigrant-parents-from-deportation.html Trump scraps Obama policy that protected immigrant parents from deportation]. ''Fox News''. June 16, 2017. 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.

*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.

*Burke, Garance (June 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/immigration-surge-initiative-target-parents-relati/ Immigration ‘surge initiative’ to target parents, relatives who smuggled their children into U.S.]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Burke, Garance (June 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/immigration-surge-initiative-target-parents-relati/ Immigration ‘surge initiative’ to target parents, relatives who smuggled their children into U.S.]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Dickerson, Caitlin (July 1, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/01/us/trump-arrest-undocumented-immigrants.html Trump Administration Targets Parents in New Immigration Crackdown]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref>

*Dickerson, Caitlin (July 1, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/01/us/trump-arrest-undocumented-immigrants.html Trump Administration Targets Parents in New Immigration Crackdown]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref>

*Despite encountering opposition in "sanctuary" cities, ICE agents continued enforcing U.S. immigration law in those cities.<ref>Lajeunesse, William (July 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/13/immigration-agents-continue-enforcement-even-in-cities-hostile-to-them.html Immigration agents continue enforcement even in cities hostile to them]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref>

*Despite encountering opposition in "sanctuary" cities, ICE agents continued enforcing U.S. immigration law in those cities.<ref>Lajeunesse, William (July 13, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/13/immigration-agents-continue-enforcement-even-in-cities-hostile-to-them.html Immigration agents continue enforcement even in cities hostile to them]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref>

*The number of 287(g) agreements between ICE and various counties in the U.S., which increase cooperation between the counties and ICE, nearly doubled by late-July 2017 compared to the previous year, and the program increased at a much faster rate than it did during the Obama Administration.<ref name="287(g)Texas">Active 287(g) agreements existed on July 31, 2017, nearly double that in 2016. Only six such agreements were made between 2012 and 2016 during the Obama Administration. Multiple references:

*The number of 287(g) agreements between ICE and various counties in the U.S., which increase cooperation between the counties and ICE, nearly doubled by late-July 2017 compared to the previous year, and the program increased at a much faster rate than it did during the Obama Administration.<ref name="287(g)Texas">Active 287(g) agreements existed on July 31, 2017, nearly double that in 2016. Only six such agreements were made between 2012 and 2016 during the Obama Administration. Multiple references:

*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (July 31, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/31/texas-police-agencies-get-some-ice-powers.html Texas police agencies get some ICE powers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (July 31, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/31/texas-police-agencies-get-some-ice-powers.html Texas police agencies get some ICE powers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

*Garza, Lisa Maria (July 31, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-texas-idUSKBN1AG2H7 Trump administration reaches deal with Texas counties on immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

*Garza, Lisa Maria (July 31, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-texas-idUSKBN1AG2H7 Trump administration reaches deal with Texas counties on immigration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

*Price, Bob (July 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/31/18-texas-sheriffs-ink-immigration-enforcement-partnerships/ 18 Texas Sheriffs Ink Immigration Enforcement Partnerships]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.</ref> In one instance in late-July 2017, ICE announced it had signed 18 such agreements with the same number of counties in Texas.<ref name="287(g)Texas"/> Between January and November 2017, 29 local police departments overall joined the program.<ref>Multiple references:

*Price, Bob (July 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/31/18-texas-sheriffs-ink-immigration-enforcement-partnerships/ 18 Texas Sheriffs Ink Immigration Enforcement Partnerships]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.</ref> In one instance in late-July 2017, ICE announced it had signed 18 such agreements with the same number of counties in Texas.<ref name="287(g)Texas"/> Between January and November 2017, 29 local police departments overall joined the program.<ref>Multiple references:

*Stockman, Rachel (July 31, 2017). [http://lawnewz.com/high-profile/sessions-doj-is-now-using-term-illegal-aliens-and-advocates-are-outraged/ DOJ is Now Officially Using The ‘I-Word,’ and Advocates are Outraged]. ''LawNewz''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

*Stockman, Rachel (July 31, 2017). [http://lawnewz.com/high-profile/sessions-doj-is-now-using-term-illegal-aliens-and-advocates-are-outraged/ DOJ is Now Officially Using The ‘I-Word,’ and Advocates are Outraged]. ''LawNewz''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

*O'Brien, Cortney (August 1, 2017). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2017/08/01/doj-now-using-term-illegal-alien-n2362875 DOJ Unapologetically Using Term 'Illegal Alien']. ''Townhall''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.

*O'Brien, Cortney (August 1, 2017). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2017/08/01/doj-now-using-term-illegal-alien-n2362875 DOJ Unapologetically Using Term 'Illegal Alien']. ''Townhall''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.

*[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/08/01/justice-department-illegal-aliens-immigrants Liberals Outraged After DOJ Starts Calling Illegal Immigrants 'Aliens']. ''Fox News Insider''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref>

*[https://insider.foxnews.com/2017/08/01/justice-department-illegal-aliens-immigrants Liberals Outraged After DOJ Starts Calling Illegal Immigrants 'Aliens']. ''Fox News Insider''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref>

*September 5, 2017—The Trump Administration announced it would end the Obama Administration's [[Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals]] (DACA) program.<ref>Multiple references:

*September 5, 2017—The Trump Administration announced it would end the Obama Administration's [[Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals]] (DACA) program.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mason, Ian (September 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/05/jeff-sessions-announces-daca-demise/ Jeff Sessions Announces DACA Demise]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Mason, Ian (September 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/05/jeff-sessions-announces-daca-demise/ Jeff Sessions Announces DACA Demise]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/05/trump-administration-ends-daca-with-6-month-delay.html Trump administration ends DACA, with 6-month delay]. ''Fox News''. September 5, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/05/trump-administration-ends-daca-with-6-month-delay.html Trump administration ends DACA, with 6-month delay]. ''Fox News''. September 5, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Noble, Andrea; Dinan, Stephen (September 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/5/trump-phase-out-dreamers-program/ Trump phaseout of DACA gives Congress six months to devise solution for Dreamers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Noble, Andrea; Dinan, Stephen (September 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/5/trump-phase-out-dreamers-program/ Trump phaseout of DACA gives Congress six months to devise solution for Dreamers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Bredemeier, Ken; Macchi, Victoria (September 5, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-ends-obamas-childhood-deportation-protections/4015906.html Trump Ends Obama's Childhood Deportation Protections]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Bredemeier, Ken; Macchi, Victoria (September 5, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-ends-obamas-childhood-deportation-protections/4015906.html Trump Ends Obama's Childhood Deportation Protections]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Rosenberg, Mica (December 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-children-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-memo-weakens-guidelines-for-protecting-immigrant-children-in-court-idUSKBN1EH037 Exclusive: U.S. memo weakens guidelines for protecting immigrant children in court]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 24, 2017.

*Rosenberg, Mica (December 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-children-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-memo-weakens-guidelines-for-protecting-immigrant-children-in-court-idUSKBN1EH037 Exclusive: U.S. memo weakens guidelines for protecting immigrant children in court]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 24, 2017.

*Bowden, John (December 23, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/366286-justice-dept-memo-warns-judges-against-being-too-sympathetic-in-child Justice Dept memo warns judges against being too sympathetic in child immigrant cases]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 24, 2017.

*Bowden, John (December 23, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/366286-justice-dept-memo-warns-judges-against-being-too-sympathetic-in-child Justice Dept memo warns judges against being too sympathetic in child immigrant cases]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 24, 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>

*[https://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). [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:

**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:

See also:

See also:

*Sacchetti, Maria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/immigration-arrests-of-noncriminals-double-under-trump/2017/04/16/98a2f1e2-2096-11e7-be2a-3a1fb24d4671_story.html ICE immigration arrests of noncriminals double under Trump]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> The DHS had arrested 66,000 illegal immigrants by late June 2017,<ref>Munro, Neil (June 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/29/dhs-john-kelly-slams-congress-undermining-immigration-law-touts-66000-illegals-arrested/ DHS John Kelly Slams Congress For Undermining Immigration Law, Touts 66,000 Illegals Arrested]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 30, 2017.</ref> and it was reported in early July that arrests had doubled from the Obama Administration.<ref>Binder, John (July 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/04/illegal-immigrant-arrests-doubling-trump/ Illegal Immigrant Arrests Doubling under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref> In one widely reported incident on June 15, U.S. Border Patrol agents had to obtain a warrant<ref>Price, Bob (June 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/16/illegal-alien-support-group-forces-border-patrol-get-warrants/ Illegal Alien Support Group Forces Border Patrol to Get Warrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> and raided an Arizona desert camp to arrest four illegal immigrants,<ref>Multiple references:

*Sacchetti, Maria (April 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/immigration-arrests-of-noncriminals-double-under-trump/2017/04/16/98a2f1e2-2096-11e7-be2a-3a1fb24d4671_story.html ICE immigration arrests of noncriminals double under Trump]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> The DHS had arrested 66,000 illegal immigrants by late June 2017,<ref>Munro, Neil (June 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/29/dhs-john-kelly-slams-congress-undermining-immigration-law-touts-66000-illegals-arrested/ DHS John Kelly Slams Congress For Undermining Immigration Law, Touts 66,000 Illegals Arrested]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 30, 2017.</ref> and it was reported in early July that arrests had doubled from the Obama Administration.<ref>Binder, John (July 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/04/illegal-immigrant-arrests-doubling-trump/ Illegal Immigrant Arrests Doubling under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref> In one widely reported incident on June 15, U.S. Border Patrol agents had to obtain a warrant<ref>Price, Bob (June 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/16/illegal-alien-support-group-forces-border-patrol-get-warrants/ Illegal Alien Support Group Forces Border Patrol to Get Warrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> and raided an Arizona desert camp to arrest four illegal immigrants,<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/16/border-patrol-raids-arizona-desert-camp-that-helps-illegal-immigrants.html Border Patrol raids Arizona desert camp that helps illegal immigrants]. ''Fox News''. June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/16/border-patrol-raids-arizona-desert-camp-that-helps-illegal-immigrants.html Border Patrol raids Arizona desert camp that helps illegal immigrants]. ''Fox News''. June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

*Frank, BrieAnna J. (June 15, 2017). [http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2017/06/16/border-patrol-arrests-no-more-deaths-medical-aid-camp-arizona/402478001/ Border Patrol arrests 4 migrants at Arizona desert aid camp]. ''The Arizona Republic''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

*Frank, BrieAnna J. (June 15, 2017). [http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2017/06/16/border-patrol-arrests-no-more-deaths-medical-aid-camp-arizona/402478001/ Border Patrol arrests 4 migrants at Arizona desert aid camp]. ''The Arizona Republic''. 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.

*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.

*Mason, Ian (August 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/08/winning-30-more-illegals-going-home-in-2017/ WINNING: 30% More Illegals Going Home in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (August 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/08/winning-30-more-illegals-going-home-in-2017/ WINNING: 30% More Illegals Going Home in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (August 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/8/deportation-orders-against-illegal-immigrants-near/ Deportation orders up nearly 28 percent in first 6 months of Trump administration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (August 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/8/deportation-orders-against-illegal-immigrants-near/ Deportation orders up nearly 28 percent in first 6 months of Trump administration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/09/deportation-orders-jump-31-percent-under-president-trump.html Deportation orders jump 31 percent under President Trump]. ''Fox News''. August 9, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> The deportation of Europeans increased compared to previous years, indicating the Trump Administration's deportation policy was evenhanded.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/09/deportation-orders-jump-31-percent-under-president-trump.html Deportation orders jump 31 percent under President Trump]. ''Fox News''. August 9, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2019.</ref> The deportation of Europeans increased compared to previous years, indicating the Trump Administration's deportation policy was evenhanded.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.rt.com/usa/396057-european-deportation-ice/ US deportation of Europeans surges, on track to surpass 2016 numbers]. ''RT''. July 12, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

*[https://www.rt.com/usa/396057-european-deportation-ice/ US deportation of Europeans surges, on track to surpass 2016 numbers]. ''RT''. July 12, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

*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). [https://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). [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.

*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.

*Shelbourne, Mallory (December 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/363261-border-arrests-drop-amid-spike-in-deportation-arrests-report Border arrests drop as deportation arrests spike: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref> with arrests reaching a three-year high in 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*Shelbourne, Mallory (December 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/363261-border-arrests-drop-amid-spike-in-deportation-arrests-report Border arrests drop as deportation arrests spike: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref> with arrests reaching a three-year high in 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*Lehman, Charles Fain (February 9, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/ice-arrests-hit-three-year-high-under-trump/ ICE Arrests Hit Three-Year High Under Trump]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.

*Lehman, Charles Fain (February 9, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/ice-arrests-hit-three-year-high-under-trump/ ICE Arrests Hit Three-Year High Under Trump]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.

*Bialik, Kristen (February 8, 2018). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/02/08/ice-arrests-went-up-in-2017-with-biggest-increases-in-florida-northern-texas-oklahoma/ ICE arrests went up in 2017, with biggest increases in Florida, northern Texas, Oklahoma]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.

*Bialik, Kristen (February 8, 2018). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/02/08/ice-arrests-went-up-in-2017-with-biggest-increases-in-florida-northern-texas-oklahoma/ ICE arrests went up in 2017, with biggest increases in Florida, northern Texas, Oklahoma]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.

See also:

See also:

*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 May 19, 2018.

*Bialik, Kristen (February 15, 2018). [https://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 May 19, 2018.

*Lehman, Charles Fain (February 15, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/analysis-immigrants-arrested-ice-prior-convictions/ Analysis: Most Immigrants Arrested by Ice Have Prior Convictions]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> However, ICE also reported that the number of deportations of illegals who were already living in the U.S. increased by 37% in 2017.<ref>Binder, John (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/29/dhs-deportations-of-illegal-aliens-living-across-u-s-increase-37-percent-under-trump/ DHS: Deportations of Illegal Aliens Living Across U.S. Increase 37 Percent Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2017.</ref> Despite [[California]]'s "sanctuary state" law, in the last three months of 2017, [[San Diego]] saw the largest number of arrests of illegals who had no criminal activity besides entering the country illegally.<ref>Multiple references:

*Lehman, Charles Fain (February 15, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/analysis-immigrants-arrested-ice-prior-convictions/ Analysis: Most Immigrants Arrested by Ice Have Prior Convictions]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> However, ICE also reported that the number of deportations of illegals who were already living in the U.S. increased by 37% in 2017.<ref>Binder, John (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/29/dhs-deportations-of-illegal-aliens-living-across-u-s-increase-37-percent-under-trump/ DHS: Deportations of Illegal Aliens Living Across U.S. Increase 37 Percent Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2017.</ref> Despite [[California]]'s "sanctuary state" law, in the last three months of 2017, [[San Diego]] saw the largest number of arrests of illegals who had no criminal activity besides entering the country illegally.<ref>Multiple references:

*Binder, John (March 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/12/san-diego-leading-nation-with-arrests-of-illegal-aliens-ignored-by-obama-administration/ San Diego Leading Nation with Arrests of Illegal Aliens Ignored by Obama Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

*Binder, John (March 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/12/san-diego-leading-nation-with-arrests-of-illegal-aliens-ignored-by-obama-administration/ San Diego Leading Nation with Arrests of Illegal Aliens Ignored by Obama Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

*Morrissey, Kate (March 12, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ice-arrests-20180312-story.html San Diego area ICE arrests of noncriminal immigrants led nation from October to December]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.</ref>

*Morrissey, Kate (March 12, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ice-arrests-20180312-story.html San Diego area ICE arrests of noncriminal immigrants led nation from October to December]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved March 12, 2018.</ref>

===Border security===

===Border security===

The Trump Administration took several actions related to border security:

The Trump Administration took several actions related to border security:

*May 9, 2017—The Department of Homeland Security reported that it had implemented tougher vetting policies at U.S. border crossings.<ref>Gibson, Jake (May 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/09/additional-vetting-already-happening-dhs-officials-say.html 'Additional vetting' already happening, DHS officials say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref>

*May 9, 2017—The Department of Homeland Security reported that it had implemented tougher vetting policies at U.S. border crossings.<ref>Gibson, Jake (May 9, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/09/additional-vetting-already-happening-dhs-officials-say.html 'Additional vetting' already happening, DHS officials say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref>

*July 17, 2017—The Trump Administration, in a break with the Obama Administration's refusal to do likewise, gave $2.3 million to the state of [[Texas]] so its military patrol could continue patrolling the border with Mexico.<ref>Multiple references:

*July 17, 2017—The Trump Administration, in a break with the Obama Administration's refusal to do likewise, gave $2.3 million to the state of [[Texas]] so its military patrol could continue patrolling the border with Mexico.<ref>Multiple references:

*Aguilar, Julián (July 17, 2017). [https://www.texastribune.org/2017/07/17/trump-administration-awards-23-million-texas-border-security/ Trump administration awards $2.3 million to Texas for border security]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

*Aguilar, Julián (July 17, 2017). [https://www.texastribune.org/2017/07/17/trump-administration-awards-23-million-texas-border-security/ Trump administration awards $2.3 million to Texas for border security]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

*Price, Bob (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/18/feds-fund-texas-border-security-efforts/ Feds to Fund Texas Border Security Efforts]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref>

*Price, Bob (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/18/feds-fund-texas-border-security-efforts/ Feds to Fund Texas Border Security Efforts]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref>

*October 2017—The Trump Administration completed construction of eight prototypes of the proposed [[border wall]] to be used for testing to see which design is most appropriate for the border with [[Mexico]].<ref>Multiple references:

*October 2017—The Trump Administration completed construction of eight prototypes of the proposed [[border wall]] to be used for testing to see which design is most appropriate for the border with [[Mexico]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Lajeunesse, William (October 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/26/trumps-border-wall-prototypes-officially-unveiled-but-will-work.html Trump's border wall prototypes officially unveiled – but will they work?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 29, 2017.

*Lajeunesse, William (October 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/26/trumps-border-wall-prototypes-officially-unveiled-but-will-work.html Trump's border wall prototypes officially unveiled – but will they work?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 29, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/prototypes-of-border-wall/4088501.html Prototypes of Trump’s Border Wall Unveiled]. ''Voice of America''. October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/prototypes-of-border-wall/4088501.html Prototypes of Trump’s Border Wall Unveiled]. ''Voice of America''. October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (October 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/26/trump-border-wall-prototypes-completed/ U.S.-Mexico border wall prototypes completed]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (October 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/26/trump-border-wall-prototypes-completed/ U.S.-Mexico border wall prototypes completed]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 29, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (February 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/9/jeff-sessions-priorities-have-defending-trumps-exe/ Defending Donald Trump's executive orders tops Jeff Sessions' priorities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

*Noble, Andrea (February 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/9/jeff-sessions-priorities-have-defending-trumps-exe/ Defending Donald Trump's executive orders tops Jeff Sessions' priorities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

*Clark, Alex (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/18/ag-jeff-sessions-goal-end-illegal-immigration/ AG Jeff Sessions: ‘Our Goal Is To End illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

*Clark, Alex (July 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/18/ag-jeff-sessions-goal-end-illegal-immigration/ AG Jeff Sessions: ‘Our Goal Is To End illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

*Guild, Blair (October 12, 2017). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeff-sessions-immigration-asylum-subject-to-rampant-abuse-and-fraud/ Jeff Sessions says asylum system is "subject to rampant abuse and fraud"]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref><ref name="KellySessionsTough">[https://www.voanews.com/a/kelly-sessions-pledge-tough-stance-border-policy/3821106.html Kelly, Sessions Pledge Tough Stance on Border Policy in San Diego]. ''Voice of America''. April 21, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref> and [[Secretary of Homeland Security]] [[John F. Kelly]] (with the full support of President Trump<ref>Derespina, Cody (April 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/18/trump-illegal-immigrant-criminals-are-getting-hell-out.html Trump: Illegal immigrant criminals are 'getting the hell out']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.</ref>) adopted a strong position against illegal immigration.<ref name="KellySessionsTough"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/16/dhs-kelly-defends-more-ice-border-hires-says-illegal-immigrants-must-be-dealt-with.html DHS' Kelly defends more ICE, border hires; says illegal immigrants must be 'dealt with']. ''Fox News''. April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.</ref>

*Guild, Blair (October 12, 2017). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeff-sessions-immigration-asylum-subject-to-rampant-abuse-and-fraud/ Jeff Sessions says asylum system is "subject to rampant abuse and fraud"]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref><ref name="KellySessionsTough">[https://www.voanews.com/a/kelly-sessions-pledge-tough-stance-border-policy/3821106.html Kelly, Sessions Pledge Tough Stance on Border Policy in San Diego]. ''Voice of America''. April 21, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref> and [[Secretary of Homeland Security]] [[John F. Kelly]] (with the full support of President Trump<ref>Derespina, Cody (April 18, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/18/trump-illegal-immigrant-criminals-are-getting-hell-out.html Trump: Illegal immigrant criminals are 'getting the hell out']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.</ref>) adopted a strong position against illegal immigration.<ref name="KellySessionsTough"/><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/16/dhs-kelly-defends-more-ice-border-hires-says-illegal-immigrants-must-be-dealt-with.html DHS' Kelly defends more ICE, border hires; says illegal immigrants must be 'dealt with']. ''Fox News''. April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.</ref>

*January 30, 2017—President Trump appointed Thomas Homan, someone with a reputation for enforcing immigration laws, as acting director of [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement]].<ref name="HomanICE">Multiple references:

*January 30, 2017—President Trump appointed Thomas Homan, someone with a reputation for enforcing immigration laws, as acting director of [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement]].<ref name="HomanICE">Multiple references:

*Chamberlain, Samuel (January 31, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/trump-names-thomas-homan-acting-director-ice-replacing-obama-holdover.html Trump names Thomas Homan acting director of ICE, replacing Obama holdover]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.

*Chamberlain, Samuel (January 31, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/trump-names-thomas-homan-acting-director-ice-replacing-obama-holdover.html Trump names Thomas Homan acting director of ICE, replacing Obama holdover]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.

*Berman, Mark; Zapotosky, Matt (January 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/01/30/trump-appoints-new-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-director-noted-for-his-work-deporting-illegal-immigrants/?utm_term=.addf12ae690a Trump appoints new Immigration and Customs Enforcement director noted for his work deporting illegal immigrants]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> As the head of ICE, Homan took a strong stance on illegal immigration enforcement,<ref>Multiple references:

*Berman, Mark; Zapotosky, Matt (January 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/01/30/trump-appoints-new-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-director-noted-for-his-work-deporting-illegal-immigrants/?utm_term=.addf12ae690a Trump appoints new Immigration and Customs Enforcement director noted for his work deporting illegal immigrants]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> As the head of ICE, Homan took a strong stance on illegal immigration enforcement,<ref>Multiple references:

*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.

*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.

*[https://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). [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.

*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). [https://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). [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.

*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:

*[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.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/04/26/border-patrol-names-carla-provost-acting-chief.html Border Patrol names Carla Provost acting chief]. ''Fox News''. April 26, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref>

*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/04/26/border-patrol-names-carla-provost-acting-chief.html Border Patrol names Carla Provost acting chief]. ''Fox News''. April 26, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref>

*In late March 2017, President Trump appointed Scott Lloyd, a strong conservative supportive of the president's immigration policies, to lead the HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement.<ref>Multiple references:

*In late March 2017, President Trump appointed Scott Lloyd, a strong conservative supportive of the president's immigration policies, to lead the HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement.<ref>Multiple references:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/knights-of-columbus-attorney-named-director-of-office-of-refugee-resettlement/ Knights of Columbus Attorney Named Director of Office of Refugee Resettlement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/knights-of-columbus-attorney-named-director-of-office-of-refugee-resettlement/ Knights of Columbus Attorney Named Director of Office of Refugee Resettlement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.

===Drop in illegal immigration, 2017===

===Drop in illegal immigration, 2017===

Illegal immigration declined dramatically in the year after Trump took office,<ref name="Lajeunesse">Lajeunesse, William; Prabucki, Laura (May 11, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/11/trumps-tough-immigration-rhetoric-slows-illegal-border-crossings-were-at-trickle.html Trump's tough immigration rhetoric slows illegal border crossings: 'We're at a trickle']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:

Illegal immigration declined dramatically in the year after Trump took office,<ref name="Lajeunesse">Lajeunesse, William; Prabucki, Laura (May 11, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/11/trumps-tough-immigration-rhetoric-slows-illegal-border-crossings-were-at-trickle.html Trump's tough immigration rhetoric slows illegal border crossings: 'We're at a trickle']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 11, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:

*Bogan, Ray (June 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/09/border-patrol-arrests-in-2017-break-historical-trend.html Border Patrol arrests in 2017 break historical trend]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2017.

*Bogan, Ray (June 9, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/09/border-patrol-arrests-in-2017-break-historical-trend.html Border Patrol arrests in 2017 break historical trend]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2017.

*Bogan, Ray (December 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/05/trump-administration-successful-immigration-enforcement-results-in-record-low-border-arrests.html Trump administration: 'Successful' immigration enforcement results in record-low border arrests]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Bogan, Ray (December 5, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/05/trump-administration-successful-immigration-enforcement-results-in-record-low-border-arrests.html Trump administration: 'Successful' immigration enforcement results in record-low border arrests]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Aguilar, Julián (December 5, 2017). [https://www.texastribune.org/2017/12/05/arrests-along-border-dipped-sharply-under-trump-according-federal-data/ Arrests along border dipped sharply under Trump, according to federal data]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.

*Aguilar, Julián (December 5, 2017). [https://www.texastribune.org/2017/12/05/arrests-along-border-dipped-sharply-under-trump-according-federal-data/ Arrests along border dipped sharply under Trump, according to federal data]. ''The Texas Tribune''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.

*Price, Bob (December 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/12/07/trump-removed-handcuffs-border-patrol-yielding-45-year-low-illegal-crossings-says-ice/ Trump Removed ‘Handcuffs’ from Border Patrol–Yielding 45-Year Low in Illegal Crossings, Says ICE]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Price, Bob (December 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/12/07/trump-removed-handcuffs-border-patrol-yielding-45-year-low-illegal-crossings-says-ice/ Trump Removed ‘Handcuffs’ from Border Patrol–Yielding 45-Year Low in Illegal Crossings, Says ICE]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

According to data released early in Trump's presidency, illegal border crossings decreased by 40% in the first month of Trump's presidency – a remarkable achievement, considering that illegal immigration usually increases by 10 to 20% in January and February.<ref>Multiple references:

According to data released early in Trump's presidency, illegal border crossings decreased by 40% in the first month of Trump's presidency – a remarkable achievement, considering that illegal immigration usually increases by 10 to 20% in January and February.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/09/illegal-border-crossings-decrease-by-40-percent-in-trumps-first-month-report-says.html Illegal border crossings decrease by 40 percent in Trump's first month, report says]. ''Fox News''. March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/09/illegal-border-crossings-decrease-by-40-percent-in-trumps-first-month-report-says.html Illegal border crossings decrease by 40 percent in Trump's first month, report says]. ''Fox News''. March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/illegal-border-crossings-from-mexico-down-40/ Illegal border crossings from Mexico down 40%]. ''Breitbart News''. March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/illegal-border-crossings-from-mexico-down-40/ Illegal border crossings from Mexico down 40%]. ''Breitbart News''. March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

*Mass, Warren (March 9, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/25554-illegal-border-crossings-decreased-40-percent-during-trump-s-first-month Illegal Border Crossings Decreased 40 Percent During Trump’s First Month]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> In March, illegal immigration had fallen by over 60%.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mass, Warren (March 9, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/25554-illegal-border-crossings-decreased-40-percent-during-trump-s-first-month Illegal Border Crossings Decreased 40 Percent During Trump’s First Month]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> In March, illegal immigration had fallen by over 60%.<ref>Multiple references:

* [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/06/u-s-illegal-immigration-plunges-trump-crackdown/ U.S. Illegal Immigration Plunges on Trump Crackdown]. ''Breitbart News''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2017.

* [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/06/u-s-illegal-immigration-plunges-trump-crackdown/ U.S. Illegal Immigration Plunges on Trump Crackdown]. ''Breitbart News''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 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.

* [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). [https://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). [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.

*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.

*Price, Bob (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/12/mexican-border-apprehensions-hit-17-year-low/ Mexican Border Apprehensions Hit 17-year Low]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.

*Price, Bob (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/12/mexican-border-apprehensions-hit-17-year-low/ Mexican Border Apprehensions Hit 17-year Low]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2017.

*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39505999 US-Mexico illegal border crossings fall to 17-year low]. ''BBC News''. April 5, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.

*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39505999 US-Mexico illegal border crossings fall to 17-year low]. ''BBC News''. April 5, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 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). [https://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). [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>

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>[https://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). [https://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:

===Other===

===Other===

*[[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]] reported in April 2017 that the number of [[H-1B visa]] applications fell by 16%, the first time it fell in five years.<ref>Multiple references:

*[[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]] reported in April 2017 that the number of [[H-1B visa]] applications fell by 16%, the first time it fell in five years.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/steep-decline-in-h-1b-visas-applications-this-year-uscis/articleshow/58266815.cms Steep decline in H-1B visa applications this year: USCIS]. ''The Times of India''. April 19, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.

*[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/steep-decline-in-h-1b-visas-applications-this-year-uscis/articleshow/58266815.cms Steep decline in H-1B visa applications this year: USCIS]. ''The Times of India''. April 19, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.

*O'Brien, Sara Ashley (April 17, 2017). [https://money.cnn.com/2017/04/17/technology/h-1b-visa-applications/index.html H-1B visa applications decline for first time in 5 years]. ''CNN''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.

*O'Brien, Sara Ashley (April 17, 2017). [https://money.cnn.com/2017/04/17/technology/h-1b-visa-applications/index.html H-1B visa applications decline for first time in 5 years]. ''CNN''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.

*Johnson, Natalie (April 19, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/drop-visa-applications-foreign-workers-direct-result-trump-presidency/ Drop in Visa Applications for Foreign Workers a Direct Result of Trump Presidency]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> It was reported in August 2017 that the number of H-1B visa applications decreased for the first time in seven years.<ref>Donnelly, Grace (August 2, 2017). [http://fortune.com/2017/08/02/new-data-shows-foreign-interest-in-american-jobs-may-be-declining-under-trump/ New Data Shows Foreign Interest in American Jobs May Be Declining Under Trump]. ''Fortune''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> In addition, American businesses, under pressure from the Trump Administration, focused more on hiring Americans rather than foreign workers.<ref>Multiple references:

*Johnson, Natalie (April 19, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/drop-visa-applications-foreign-workers-direct-result-trump-presidency/ Drop in Visa Applications for Foreign Workers a Direct Result of Trump Presidency]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> It was reported in August 2017 that the number of H-1B visa applications decreased for the first time in seven years.<ref>Donnelly, Grace (August 2, 2017). [http://fortune.com/2017/08/02/new-data-shows-foreign-interest-in-american-jobs-may-be-declining-under-trump/ New Data Shows Foreign Interest in American Jobs May Be Declining Under Trump]. ''Fortune''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> In addition, American businesses, under pressure from the Trump Administration, focused more on hiring Americans rather than foreign workers.<ref>Multiple references:

*Wermund, Benjamin (November 13, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/13/colleges-foreign-students-trump-985259 Enrollment of new foreign students at U.S. colleges slows again in Trump era]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 13, 2018.</ref>

*Wermund, Benjamin (November 13, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/13/colleges-foreign-students-trump-985259 Enrollment of new foreign students at U.S. colleges slows again in Trump era]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 13, 2018.</ref>

*Businesses and farms that relied upon illegal immigrant labor could feel the effects of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, with wages increasing.<ref>Multiple references:

*Businesses and farms that relied upon illegal immigrant labor could feel the effects of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, with wages increasing.<ref>Multiple references:

*Stegall, Casey (August 2, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/02/texas-home-builders-relying-on-immigrant-labor-feel-effects-immigrant-crackdown.html Texas home builders relying on immigrant labor feel effects of immigrant crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.

*Stegall, Casey (August 2, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/02/texas-home-builders-relying-on-immigrant-labor-feel-effects-immigrant-crackdown.html Texas home builders relying on immigrant labor feel effects of immigrant crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.

*Binder, John (August 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/06/trump-immigration-crackdown-leads-higher-construction-wages/ Trump Immigration Crackdown Leads to Higher Construction Wages]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.

*Binder, John (August 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/06/trump-immigration-crackdown-leads-higher-construction-wages/ Trump Immigration Crackdown Leads to Higher Construction Wages]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (August 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/farms-adjusting-to-life-without-immigrant-labor-sa/ Farms adjusting to life without immigrant labor: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (August 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/farms-adjusting-to-life-without-immigrant-labor-sa/ Farms adjusting to life without immigrant labor: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/canada-welcomes-migrants-u-s-trump-enforces-immigration-law/ Canada Welcomes Migrants From U.S. As Trump Enforces Immigration Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (November 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/canada-welcomes-migrants-u-s-trump-enforces-immigration-law/ Canada Welcomes Migrants From U.S. As Trump Enforces Immigration Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

It was reported in October 2017 that "unprecedented numbers" – a rate of five times greater than in 2016 – of refugees were entering Canada from the United States:

It was reported in October 2017 that "unprecedented numbers" – a rate of five times greater than in 2016 – of refugees were entering Canada from the United States:

*Line, Molly (October 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/05/refugees-continue-to-cross-from-us-to-canada-in-unprecedented-numbers.html Refugees continue to cross from US to Canada in unprecedented numbers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Line, Molly (October 5, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/05/refugees-continue-to-cross-from-us-to-canada-in-unprecedented-numbers.html Refugees continue to cross from US to Canada in unprecedented numbers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*[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:

*Ernst, Douglas (July 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/17/brandon-judd-border-patrol-union-president-says-mo/ Border Patrol union president says morale at 20-year high under Trump]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.

*Ernst, Douglas (July 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/17/brandon-judd-border-patrol-union-president-says-mo/ Border Patrol union president says morale at 20-year high under Trump]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.

*Price, Bob (July 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/17/border-patrol-morale-highest-level-says-agent/ Border Patrol Morale at Highest Level, Says Agent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.

*Price, Bob (July 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/07/17/border-patrol-morale-highest-level-says-agent/ Border Patrol Morale at Highest Level, Says Agent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2017.

*[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:

*[https://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). [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>

*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). [https://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.

*Munro, Neil (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/donad-trump-unveils-merit-based-immigration-reform/ Donald Trump Unveils Merit Based Immigration Reform]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref> While only a proposal, it was described as the first serious attempt in many decades to reduce immigration.<ref>Mason, Ian (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/raise-act-is-first-serious-attempt-to-reduce-immigration-in-generations/ RAISE Act Is First Serious Attempt to Reduce Immigration In Generations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.<br>See also:

*Munro, Neil (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/donad-trump-unveils-merit-based-immigration-reform/ Donald Trump Unveils Merit Based Immigration Reform]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref> While only a proposal, it was described as the first serious attempt in many decades to reduce immigration.<ref>Mason, Ian (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/raise-act-is-first-serious-attempt-to-reduce-immigration-in-generations/ RAISE Act Is First Serious Attempt to Reduce Immigration In Generations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.<br>See also:

*Munro, Neil (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/seven-facts-donald-trumps-merit-based-immigration-reform/ Seven Facts About Donald Trump’s Merit-Based Immigration Reform]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (August 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/seven-facts-donald-trumps-merit-based-immigration-reform/ Seven Facts About Donald Trump’s Merit-Based Immigration Reform]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

*Wallace, Christopher (August 3, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/03/immigration-why-trump-wants-to-change-act-that-led-to-decades-unintended-consequences.html Immigration: Why Trump wants to change the act that led to decades of unintended consequences]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref> President Trump also advocated for other pro-American immigration policies, such as ending "[[chain migration]]."<ref>Binder, John (December 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/17/trump-admin-launches-campaign-to-end-extended-family-immigration-into-u-s/ Trump Admin Launches Campaign to End Extended-Family Immigration into U.S.]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref>

*Wallace, Christopher (August 3, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/03/immigration-why-trump-wants-to-change-act-that-led-to-decades-unintended-consequences.html Immigration: Why Trump wants to change the act that led to decades of unintended consequences]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref> President Trump also advocated for other pro-American immigration policies, such as ending "[[chain migration]]."<ref>Binder, John (December 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/17/trump-admin-launches-campaign-to-end-extended-family-immigration-into-u-s/ Trump Admin Launches Campaign to End Extended-Family Immigration into U.S.]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref>

*The DOJ called for a change to the [[U.S. Census Bureau|U.S. Census]] to ask if participants are a citizen.<ref>Multiple references:

*The DOJ called for a change to the [[U.S. Census Bureau|U.S. Census]] to ask if participants are a citizen.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4340651-Text-of-Dec-2017-DOJ-letter-to-Census.html Text of Dec. 2017 DOJ letter to Census ]

*[https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4340651-Text-of-Dec-2017-DOJ-letter-to-Census.html Text of Dec. 2017 DOJ letter to Census ]

Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:

Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:

*February 2017—Despite enacting a crackdown on illegal immigration,<ref name="BergerDHSsurge">Berger, Judson (February 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/21/dhs-secretary-orders-immigration-agent-hiring-surge-end-to-catch-and-release.html DHS secretary orders immigration agent hiring surge, end to 'catch-and-release']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 21, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration took a softer stance of illegal immigration than many conservatives had hoped and as the Left had expected.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (June 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/18/donald-trumps-immigration-policies-keep-advocates-/ Trump’s immigration policies keep advocates on their toes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref> Although giving ''de facto'' amnesty to less illegal immigrants than Obama did in his last three months in office, the Trump Administration put nearly 55,000 additional illegal immigrants under the Temporary Protected Status program.<ref>Binder, John (June 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/14/nearly-55k-illegal-aliens-given-protection-trump-says-fed-report/ Nearly 55K Illegal Aliens Given ‘Protection’ under Trump, Says Fed Report]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2017.</ref>

*February 2017—Despite enacting a crackdown on illegal immigration,<ref name="BergerDHSsurge">Berger, Judson (February 21, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/21/dhs-secretary-orders-immigration-agent-hiring-surge-end-to-catch-and-release.html DHS secretary orders immigration agent hiring surge, end to 'catch-and-release']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 21, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration took a softer stance of illegal immigration than many conservatives had hoped and as the Left had expected.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (June 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/18/donald-trumps-immigration-policies-keep-advocates-/ Trump’s immigration policies keep advocates on their toes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref> Although giving ''de facto'' amnesty to less illegal immigrants than Obama did in his last three months in office, the Trump Administration put nearly 55,000 additional illegal immigrants under the Temporary Protected Status program.<ref>Binder, John (June 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/06/14/nearly-55k-illegal-aliens-given-protection-trump-says-fed-report/ Nearly 55K Illegal Aliens Given ‘Protection’ under Trump, Says Fed Report]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2017.</ref>

*It was reported in late-May and early-June 2017 that despite government and media statements to the contrary,<ref name="BergerDHSsurge"/><ref>Pfeiffer, Alex (April 24, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/04/24/data-shows-how-catch-and-release-has-ended-under-trump/ Data Shows How ‘Catch And Release’ Has Ended Under Trump]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration had not made any real change from the Obama Administration's "catch-and-release" policies when apprehending illegal immigrants.<ref>Multiple references:

*It was reported in late-May and early-June 2017 that despite government and media statements to the contrary,<ref name="BergerDHSsurge"/><ref>Pfeiffer, Alex (April 24, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/04/24/data-shows-how-catch-and-release-has-ended-under-trump/ Data Shows How ‘Catch And Release’ Has Ended Under Trump]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration had not made any real change from the Obama Administration's "catch-and-release" policies when apprehending illegal immigrants.<ref>Multiple references:

*Darby, Brandon (May 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/31/trump-quietly-continues-obamas-catch-release-border/ Trump Quietly Continues Obama’s ‘Catch and Release’ at Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

*Darby, Brandon (May 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/31/trump-quietly-continues-obamas-catch-release-border/ Trump Quietly Continues Obama’s ‘Catch and Release’ at Border]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*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>

*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). [https://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:

*Dinan, Stephen (November 14, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/ice-agents-rebel-say-trump-betrayed-them/ ICE agents rebel, say Trump ‘betrayed’ them by leaving Obama’s people in place]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (November 14, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/ice-agents-rebel-say-trump-betrayed-them/ ICE agents rebel, say Trump ‘betrayed’ them by leaving Obama’s people in place]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/11/15/ice-uproar-agents-union-blasts-trump-betrayal-says-obama-holdovers-still-place ICE Uproar: Agents' Union Blasts Trump's 'Betrayal,' Says Obama Holdovers Still in Place]. ''Fox News Insider''. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

*[https://insider.foxnews.com/2017/11/15/ice-uproar-agents-union-blasts-trump-betrayal-says-obama-holdovers-still-place ICE Uproar: Agents' Union Blasts Trump's 'Betrayal,' Says Obama Holdovers Still in Place]. ''Fox News Insider''. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.

However, President Trump reached out to ICE employees after hearing of their complaints:

However, President Trump reached out to ICE employees after hearing of their complaints:

*Dinan, Stephen (November 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/22/trump-calls-ice-union-chief-complaints-betrayal/ Trump calls ICE union chief after complaints of betrayal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref> In addition, the Trump Administration appointed several Bush Administration officials to DHS positions, including [[Kirstjen Nielsen]] as DHS Secretary and [[Elaine Duke]] as Deputy Secretary.<ref>Binder, John (December 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/06/bush-bureaucrats-favored-by-john-kelly-now-running-homeland-security-under-trump/ Bush Bureaucrats Favored by John Kelly Now Running Homeland Security Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.<br>

*Dinan, Stephen (November 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/22/trump-calls-ice-union-chief-complaints-betrayal/ Trump calls ICE union chief after complaints of betrayal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref> In addition, the Trump Administration appointed several Bush Administration officials to DHS positions, including [[Kirstjen Nielsen]] as DHS Secretary and [[Elaine Duke]] as Deputy Secretary.<ref>Binder, John (December 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/06/bush-bureaucrats-favored-by-john-kelly-now-running-homeland-security-under-trump/ Bush Bureaucrats Favored by John Kelly Now Running Homeland Security Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 8, 2017.<br>