Trump Marks 100 Days with Immigration Crackdown, Over 150K Arrests

As President Trump marks his first 100 days back in office, his administration is emphasizing a hardline crackdown on illegal immigration, highlighted by sweeping arrests, increased deportations, and executive actions targeting sanctuary cities. The White House reports a sharp decrease in border encounters and claims over 151,000 arrests and more than 135,000 deportations of undocumented immigrants, including gang members, since January. Trump’s team credits expanded cooperation with local law enforcement and new agreements under the 287(g) program for facilitating these results. Executive orders signed this week will direct officials to publicly identify jurisdictions that refuse to enforce federal immigration laws, aiming to pressure so-called sanctuary cities. Despite these actions, Trump’s approval ratings remain low, with recent polls showing most Americans disapprove of his job performance. The administration maintains that its strong approach has restored border security and fulfilled campaign promises, while critics highlight ongoing controversy and public dissatisfaction.