Strict immigration measures are being implemented nationwide as former President Donald Trump’s administration rapidly expands its enforcement efforts. States are introducing new laws targeting undocumented immigrants, while federal agencies ramp up arrests and detentions.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping immigration bill into law on Thursday, strengthening penalties against undocumented immigrants. The legislation mandates the death penalty for murder convictions and significantly enhances interior enforcement. DeSantis called it “the strongest legislation” against illegal immigration in the country.
ICE Returns to NYC Jails
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will be reinstated on Rikers Island. The move aims to increase collaboration between local and federal authorities in detaining undocumented immigrants. The decision, made after a meeting with Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan, is expected to spark political opposition within the city.
Federal immigration agents arrested three employees of a Memphis-based taco truck on Monday, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Video footage shared by the business showed plainclothes officers entering the truck and escorting the men out, intensifying concerns over workplace immigration raids.
As Trump’s immigration crackdown expands, states and cities across the U.S. continue to grapple with its impact.
