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Trump Administration Officials Reject Claims of Softening Immigration Enforcement
Immigration hard-liners have expressed frustration with current deportation levels. The Department of Homeland Security under its new secretary has sought to maintain a lower public profile on enforcement actions. Officials have rejected assertions that enforcement efforts are being reduced.
May 8, 5:42 PM·1m read3 sources
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The Department of Homeland Security has made attempts under its new secretary to stay under the radar on enforcement matters. Officials rejected claims that the administration is softening its approach to immigration enforcement.
The pushback comes amid growing dissatisfaction among hard-liners who have pressed for higher numbers of deportations. The Department of Homeland Security has sought to conduct operations with less public visibility. This approach has drawn criticism from those who expected more aggressive action following the change in administration.
Hard-liners have voiced their concerns directly to administration figures. They have argued that current deportation figures fall short of campaign promises on immigration.
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