
President Trump’s bold immigration crackdown in 2026 delivers massive deportations and plummeting illegal crossings, proving tough enforcement protects American families from Biden-era chaos.
Story Highlights
- Over 605,000 illegal aliens deported, plus 1.9 million self-deporting since Trump took office—total exceeding 2.5 million removals.
- Illegal border crossings declined sharply in 2025 as enforcement resources surged, restoring operational control.
- Refugee admissions slashed to record-low 7,500 for 2026, prioritizing self-sufficient entrants over open-border policies.
- Executive orders end catch-and-release, expand detention, and target repeat offenders, vindicating conservative demands for law and order.
Tough Policies Restore Border Security
President Trump signed Proclamation 10888, “Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion,” invoking Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution. This declares mass illegal immigration an invasion, mandating federal action to secure the southern border. Executive Order 14165, “Securing Our Borders,” subjects all undocumented immigrants to criminal charges and deportation. Catch-and-release ends immediately, replaced by catch-and-detain practices. These steps fulfill Trump’s promise to protect American sovereignty after years of leftist neglect.
Mass Deportations Surge Under Trump
The administration deported more than 605,000 illegal aliens in 2025, with an additional 1.9 million self-deporting, totaling over 2.5 million departures. This marks the first negative net migration in at least 50 years. ICE and DHS diverted resources to detain and remove violators nationwide. Expedited removal now applies to anyone in the U.S. less than two years without proof of lawful entry. These results expose the failure of Biden’s open-border fiasco, which flooded communities with unvetted migrants.
Refugee Caps and Visa Restrictions Prioritize Americans
Trump slashed 2026 refugee admissions to 7,500—a record low from Biden’s 125,000 cap—prioritizing Afrikaners facing persecution. The State Department paused immigrant visa processing from 75 high-risk countries under stricter public charge rules. Proclamation 10949 bans entry from nations like Haiti, Iran, and Yemen, with partial bans on others. Employment authorization for certain aliens dropped from five years to 18 months. Such measures ensure immigrants are self-sufficient, shielding taxpayers from fiscal burdens imposed by globalist agendas.
Green card holders face heightened scrutiny, with expanded raids allowed by Supreme Court ruling. ICE detains based on appearance or language if probable cause exists, targeting sanctuary city abuses. These policies counter government overreach that previously shielded criminal aliens, aligning with constitutional duties to protect citizens first.
Enforcement Targets Criminal Repeat Offenders
Trump’s orders prioritize deporting threats, including those aiding terrorists or showing hostility. Interior enforcement expands detention facilities and personnel via Executive Order 14159. This addresses revolving-door justice that released violent repeat offenders under prior administrations. Conservatives applaud this shift from soft-on-crime reforms to accountability, reducing dangers to families and restoring deterrence. Bipartisan failures in states like Illinois highlight why Trump’s national approach succeeds.
U.S. achieves “First World Balance” with more policing and targeted incarceration, avoiding wasteful over-imprisonment. Murder spikes from 2020 unrest underscore under-policing’s toll, now corrected. Taxpayers save billions as self-deportations ease welfare strains. Trump’s victory proves limited government and rule of law triumph over woke leniency, securing a safer America for generations.
Sources:
Immigration policy of the second Trump administration – Wikipedia
Trump Immigration Policy Changes – USAHello
Secure the Border – The White House
Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of …


