Immigration Policies Under Trump
This program protecting undocumented youth was targeted for removal by the Trump administration.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
This agency became the focus of protests calling to “Abolish” it.
ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Fear of deportation caused many Latinos to skip participating in this national count
Census
After a string of administrative and policy defeats, this was one of his first legislative victories.
Trump’s main campaign slogan on immigration.
“Build the Wall”
Trump’s rhetoric led to a rise in these incidents targeting Latinx communities.
Hate crimes
This “zero tolerance” policy led to the separation of thousands of families at the U.S.–Mexico border.
Family Separation Policy
This policy forced asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases were processed.
“Remain in Mexico”
Latinx families faced mental health challenges from this border policy.
Family seperation
Trump increased arrests of undocumented people across the country by this percentage.
40%
Detained migrant children were often held in facilities run by this government department.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Deportations increased primarily to this neighboring country.
Mexico
Trump declared a national emergency to redirect funds for this project.
The Border Wall
Trump pushed to expand border wall construction most heavily along this state’s border.
Texas
Many Latinx workers were deemed “essential” but lacked this protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legal Status