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Trump's Shift to Immigration Enforcement Hits Gun Prosecutions Hard

12/23/2025

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The U.S. government, under U.S. President Donald Trump, shifted resources from gun prosecutions to immigration enforcement, causing a 32% drop in gun-related federal cases.
Former officials warn the resource shift hampers efforts to combat gun violence in Baltimore.
In Chicago's Little Village, immigration raids have devastated local businesses, causing owners to report an 80% revenue drop.
The contrast with Washington's ongoing enforcement highlights a troubling trend in law enforcement priorities.

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Story summary

The U.S. government, under U.S. President Donald Trump, shifted resources from gun prosecutions to immigration enforcement, causing a 32% drop in gun-related federal cases.
Former officials warn the resource shift hampers efforts to combat gun violence in Baltimore.
In Chicago's Little Village, immigration raids have devastated local businesses, causing owners to report an 80% revenue drop.
The contrast with Washington's ongoing enforcement highlights a troubling trend in law enforcement priorities.