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Trump Eases Migrant Work Rules Amid Deportation Fears

7/5/2025

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Trump Eases Migrant Restrictions

In a surprising shift, President Trump is now allowing certain undocumented migrants to work on farms, easing his previous hardline approach. He directed ICE to pause raids in agriculture and hospitality, highlighting farmers' duty to their workers. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's decision to permit deportations to South Sudan has sparked fears of potential torture for returning migrants.

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Trump's Policies Impact Migrants

Migrant shelters in the U.S. are shutting down as border crossings plummet, a shift linked to Trump's immigration policies. In California, federal authorities are now deporting undocumented immigrants with pending criminal charges, stirring fears in communities and jeopardizing the education and well-being of children caught in the turmoil.

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Trump Eases Migrant Restrictions

In a surprising shift, President Trump is now allowing certain undocumented migrants to work on farms, easing his previous hardline approach. He directed ICE to pause raids in agriculture and hospitality, highlighting farmers' duty to their workers. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's decision to permit deportations to South Sudan has sparked fears of potential torture for returning migrants.

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