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Trump Celebrates Immigration Reduction Amid Controversial Cuts

3/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed success in reducing illegal immigration while supporting legal immigration.
The administration terminated programs that allowed legal residency.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sought to end Temporary Protected Status for several countries, affecting about 2.5 million people.
In fiscal year 2026, the refugee resettlement cap was set at 7,500, far below the 100,000 refugees resettled in fiscal year 2024 under Biden.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed success in reducing illegal immigration while supporting legal immigration.
The administration terminated programs that allowed legal residency.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sought to end Temporary Protected Status for several countries, affecting about 2.5 million people.
In fiscal year 2026, the refugee resettlement cap was set at 7,500, far below the 100,000 refugees resettled in fiscal year 2024 under Biden.