Donald trump latest immigration news
Here are the latest updates on Donald Trump's immigration policies and news:
Recent Developments:
- Travel Ban: On January 31, 2020, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump's travel ban, which restricts travel to the United States from several predominantly Muslim countries.
- Border Wall: In February 2020, the Trump administration announced plans to build a 30-foot-high steel barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, which would replace existing fencing.
- Immigration Reform: In January 2020, President Trump proposed a new immigration reform plan, which would prioritize merit-based immigration and reduce legal immigration levels.
- Asylum Policy: In July 2019, the Trump administration announced a new asylum policy, which would require asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed in the United States.
Recent Quotes and Statements:
- "We're going to build a wall, and we're going to make Mexico pay for it." - President Trump, January 2020
- "We're going to have a merit-based system, where the best and the brightest come in, and we're going to reduce the number of people coming in." - President Trump, January 2020
- "We're going to take care of our own citizens first, and then we're going to take care of the people who are coming in." - President Trump, July 2019
Recent Controversies:
- Family Separation Policy: In 2018, the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy led to the separation of thousands of migrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Detention Centers: In 2019, reports emerged of poor conditions and overcrowding at U.S. detention centers, leading to widespread criticism and calls for reform.
- ICE Raids: In July 2019, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a series of raids targeting undocumented immigrants, leading to widespread protests and criticism.
Recent Court Rulings:
- Travel Ban: In June 2018, the Supreme Court upheld the travel ban, ruling that it was lawful and did not violate the Constitution.
- Asylum Policy: In July 2019, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration's asylum policy, ruling that it was unlawful and violated U.S. asylum laws.
Recent Polling:
- Immigration: According to a January 2020 Pew Research Center poll, 64% of Americans support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while 34% oppose it.
- Border Wall: According to a February 2020 CNN poll, 54% of Americans support building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, while 44% oppose it.
Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current status of these issues.