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Trump's Immigration Crackdown Sparks Fear Among 1.5 Million

12/13/2025

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown

U.S. President Donald Trump has enacted strict immigration measures targeting lawful permanent residents from 19 high-risk countries, including Cuba and Venezuela.
Naturalization ceremonies have been canceled.
Immigration applications are paused.
The changes have created uncertainty for over 1.5 million people with pending asylum applications.
The situation has created a climate of intimidation for immigrants in the United States.

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Markey Challenges Trump's Policies

Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for barring immigrants from a citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall.
On December 4, four immigrants were removed, and 19 more received notices to avoid events, with most from Haiti, Venezuela, and Eritrea labeled high-risk by the administration.
Markey visited an ICE detention facility to push humane treatment and detainee access.
Advocates vow to challenge policies, stressing dignity.

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown

U.S. President Donald Trump has enacted strict immigration measures targeting lawful permanent residents from 19 high-risk countries, including Cuba and Venezuela.
Naturalization ceremonies have been canceled.
Immigration applications are paused.
The changes have created uncertainty for over 1.5 million people with pending asylum applications.
The situation has created a climate of intimidation for immigrants in the United States.

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