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Appeals Court Backs Trump's Swift Deportation Policy Amid Shutdown

3/17/2026

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Trump's Deportation Policy

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can continue swiftly deporting migrants to countries with no ties, enabling third-country removals.
The administration defends the policy as needed for security.
U.S. President Donald Trump urges TSA officers to work without pay during the shutdown, blaming Democrats for the funding lapse.
Staffing shortages are rising, with more absences and resignations among TSA workers, leading to longer security lines.

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Trump Eases Labor Rules

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration implemented emergency rules allowing farms to hire more migrant workers under H-2A visas while reducing wages.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the changes address labor shortages worsened by deportation raids.
Critics, including the United Farm Workers union, say the rules exploit workers and cut wages, potentially costing H-2A workers $2 billion.
Farmers rely on migrant labor as many Americans avoid these jobs.

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Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished national-origin quotas, reshaping U.S. immigration by allowing over 1 million immigrants annually by the 1970s. This shift followed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reflecting changing attitudes towards race and immigration. Today, swift deportation policies and H-2A visa adjustments echo historical labor market tensions, risking $2 billion in wages for agricultural workers reliant on migrant labor.

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Trump's Deportation Policy

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can continue swiftly deporting migrants to countries with no ties, enabling third-country removals.
The administration defends the policy as needed for security.
U.S. President Donald Trump urges TSA officers to work without pay during the shutdown, blaming Democrats for the funding lapse.
Staffing shortages are rising, with more absences and resignations among TSA workers, leading to longer security lines.

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