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DHS Ends Immigration Raid Exemption, Boosts Enforcement

6/17/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security is scrapping its exemption policy for immigration raids at farms and hotels, signaling a shift in enforcement strategy. Following the White House's withdrawal of support, ICE officials are now directed to ramp up operations in these areas. President Trump insists this move is crucial for safeguarding American jobs and ensuring public safety.

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The Department of Homeland Security is scrapping its exemption policy for immigration raids at farms and hotels, signaling a shift in enforcement strategy. Following the White House's withdrawal of support, ICE officials are now directed to ramp up operations in these areas. President Trump insists this move is crucial for safeguarding American jobs and ensuring public safety.