Denied, detained, deported: the people targeted in Trump’s immigration crackdown

theguardian.comPublished: 4/29/2025

Summary

Under President Trump's administration, the U.S. faced a wave of restrictive immigration policies that led to harsh enforcement measures, resulting inInhumane treatment of immigrants, minors, and their families amid increased deportation rates. ICE operations often subjected individuals to overcrowded conditions and lack of basic necessities like showers, while family separations caused emotional and financial stress for waiting parents. Additionally, some deportations were linked to political opposition, underscoring the administration's use of immigration enforcement as a tool of fear rather than justice.