ISLAMABAD: Strict immigration measures are being enforced across the U.S. as former President Donald Trump’s administration accelerates its efforts to target undocumented immigrants. States are introducing new laws, and federal agencies are significantly increasing arrests and detentions.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a comprehensive immigration bill into law on Thursday, which strengthens penalties for undocumented immigrants. The legislation mandates the death penalty for murder convictions and significantly ramps up interior enforcement. DeSantis labeled the law as “the strongest legislation” against illegal immigration in the nation.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will be reinstated at Rikers Island, aiming to improve collaboration between local and federal authorities in detaining undocumented immigrants. This decision, made after discussions with Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan, is expected to face political opposition within the city.
In Memphis, federal immigration agents arrested three employees of a taco truck on Monday, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Footage from the business showed plainclothes officers entering the truck and escorting the individuals out, raising concerns over increasing workplace immigration raids.
As Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies, states and cities across the country continue to navigate the growing challenges it brings.
