The incoming Trump administration is planning to rescind a policy that prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests at sensitive locations without approval from supervisors. This policy change is expected to be implemented on Trump’s first day in office and is part of his plan for a large deportation operation.
The policy preventing arrests at places like schools, hospitals, and houses of worship has been in place since 2011, but Trump aims to boost ICE’s authority to arrest migrants across the country. Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union, argue that such a move is not humane and could have negative consequences on public health and safety.
Under the current policy, ICE agents can make arrests at sensitive locations under certain conditions, but they need approval from superiors. The proposed change could have implications for migrants seeking protection in places like churches. Some church leaders are concerned about potential backlash and harassment as a result of the policy change.
The decision to rescind the policy has been discussed as part of Project 2025, a list of policy proposals by the Heritage Foundation. Supporters of the change argue that the current policy limits where ICE agents can operate and is no longer necessary. However, critics warn that it could have detrimental effects on vulnerable populations and communities.
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