Immigration Lawyer Blog
The aftermath of the presidential election has sent shockwaves throughout the immigrant community.
In just 70 days, Donald Trump is set to become the next President of the United States. That means that major changes are coming to immigration law and policy.
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what Trump’s victory means for immigration, including his promise to execute mass deportations throughout the United States, as well as other controversial immigration policies that he is expected to implement when he takes office on January 20, 2025.
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Overview
Mass Deportations
Throughout his campaign, Trump has called for mass deportations nationwide which he has said will be the “largest deportation effort in American history. “
It is said that his advisors are discussing whether they can declare a “national emergency,” to allow the government to call upon military officials to detain and remove undocumented migrant gang members from the United States. His campaign has also suggested ending sanctuary cities to remove suspected criminals, including drug dealers and cartel members from the population.
His promises also include hiring thousands of border patrol agents to secure the southern border to deter illegal immigration.
Trump’s Top Five Policies Targeting Immigration Law
The following are the top 5 areas where Trump’s policies will have the greatest impact in the lives of immigrants in the United States.
Immigrants should understand the potential challenges they could face under the Trump administration and consult with an experienced immigration attorney to create a plan of action in the months ahead. It is important to do so as soon as possible, because sensitive cases may call for immediate action before Trump is inaugurated.
#1 Asylum Restrictions
During Trump’s presidency in 2017, his administration was responsible for implementing widespread asylum restrictions. It is likely that his administration will re-implement many of his previous immigration policies, which limit asylum applications.
His policies are also likely to restrict asylum applications at the border, as they did during his first term in office.
Examples of Asylum Restrictions:
In 2020, the Trump administration published 7 final rules in the Federal Register to: