The Trump Administration’s Immigration Agenda Protects American Workers, Taxpayers, And Sovereignty

“To
defend American Workers and Families from every walk of life, my
Administration has undertaken an unprecedented effort to secure the
Southern Border of the United States.” – President Donald J. Trump
 

SECURING
OUR BORDER: President Donald J. Trump is continuing to safeguard
America’s borders from uncontrolled migration, dangerous criminals, and
lethal drugs.

• President Trump has taken action to end catch and release and stop the surge of migrants flooding to our border.
• The
  President secured historic cooperation agreements with the Governments
  of Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala to control migration
  flows.
  
  • At
    President Trump’s urging, Mexico enhanced its border security efforts
    and deployed thousands of troops to address this crisis.
  
  
• The border wall is being built as promised—with more than 100 miles of wall constructed and much more to come.
• As a result of President Trump’s efforts, illegal immigration has plummeted in recent months.
  
  • Border apprehensions at the southern border have dropped by 75% since May of last year—the height of the border crisis.
  • Apprehensions have declined for 8 consecutive months.
  
  

SAVING AMERICAN LIVES: President
Trump is committed to stopping the flow of criminal aliens and deadly
drugs across the border and into our communities.

• President
  Trump has empowered the brave men and women of immigration law
  enforcement and given them the tools they need to keep our country safe.
• Last year, the heroic men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 120,000 criminal aliens.   
• These
  criminals were responsible for nearly 2,000 homicides, more than 5,000
  sexual assaults, more than 10,000 burglaries, and more than 45,000
  assaults.   
• President Trump is standing up to “sanctuary” states and localities who harbor and protect criminal illegal aliens.  
  
  • The United States should be a sanctuary for law-abiding American citizens, not criminal aliens.
  
  
• President Trump is calling on Congress to pass the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act.
  
  • This
    critical legislation enables victims of open borders to sue the radical
    and lawless jurisdictions responsible for the harm inflicted.  
  
  

REFORMING OUR IMMIGRATION SYSTEM
TO PUT AMERICA FIRST: President Trump wants a merit-based immigration
system that protects American workers and serves the national interest.

• The
  Administration is working to propose legislation that would replace our
  randomized system of legal immigration with one based on skill and
  merit.
  
  • President Trump is committed to restoring integrity to our immigration system.
  
  
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  President Trump is also calling on Congress to finally pass voter I.D. legislation to protect our elections.