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Trump's First 100 Days: Immigration Policies Spark Fear

5/2/2025

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In his first 100 days, President Trump unleashed a wave of strict immigration policies, halting asylum applications and ramping up deportations. Immigrant communities, particularly in San Ysidro, California, felt the sting as fewer migrants dared to cross. For many, like Guatemalan Ericka Mendoza, canceled asylum appointments shattered dreams, pushing some towards perilous journeys in search of safety.

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In his first 100 days, President Trump unleashed a wave of strict immigration policies, halting asylum applications and ramping up deportations. Immigrant communities, particularly in San Ysidro, California, felt the sting as fewer migrants dared to cross. For many, like Guatemalan Ericka Mendoza, canceled asylum appointments shattered dreams, pushing some towards perilous journeys in search of safety.