**Trump's latest actions aim at increasing migrant deportations while facing backlash from protests and legal challenges.**
**Trump Expands Deportation Orders Amid Protests Over Immigration Policies**
**Trump Expands Deportation Orders Amid Protests Over Immigration Policies**
**US President's directive triggers large-scale demonstrations as he targets major cities.**
US President Donald Trump has announced a significant increase in the detention and deportation of migrants, as demonstrations erupt nationwide in response to his immigration policies. In a recent post on Truth Social, he urged federal agencies to execute what he termed the "single largest mass deportation programme in history," specifically targeting major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York—hotspots for recent protests against immigration enforcement.
Since June 6, opposition to Trump’s immigration policies has galvanized large-scale protests across the country. Critics have raised alarms over the administration's aggressive tactics, including the assignment of military personnel to handle civil disturbances. In his directive, Trump pledged that his administration would marshal every available resource to combat what he described as threats to the country’s domestic tranquility.
He expressed strong support for federal agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), urging them to take decisive action. “You have my unwavering support. Now go, get the job done!” he wrote. His call for heightened enforcement coincided with a surge in demonstrations against his policies, including a notable protest by the "No Kings" movement, which spanned cities from Los Angeles to New York.
Tragically, these protests have turned violent, with one reported fatality occurring during a No Kings march in Salt Lake City, Utah. Trump's administration has also directed immigration authorities to concentrate efforts on "sanctuary cities," which often resist federal immigration directives. Many officials in these jurisdictions assert their legal right to protect undocumented immigrants, creating a growing rift between state and federal lawmakers.
This escalation in deportations aligns with Trump's long-standing promise to implement the "largest deportation programme of criminals in the history of America," with recent opinion polls indicating substantial support for such a policy ahead of the 2024 elections. However, as deportation operations have intensified, so too have the protests, revealing a complex landscape of public sentiment and legal challenges regarding immigration in the United States.
Amid these developments, the Trump administration recently advised immigration officials to temporarily halt raids on agricultural and hospitality sectors, suggesting a potential strategy shift even as deportations are poised to expand dramatically. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing protests and legal battles shaping the national conversation surrounding immigration policy.
