Trump increases pressure on companies: ICE raids alarm immigrants!

Trump increases pressure on companies: ICE raids alarm immigrants!

The Trump administration is stepping up its offensive against illegal immigration and is now targeting business owners in the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is increasingly posting warnings on social media calling for people to be on the “right side of the law.” This aggressive rhetoric is part of a broader strategy to tighten immigration laws. The message is clear: business owners who violate the regulations will face serious legal consequences.

ICE encourages companies to join the IMAGE program, which aims to ensure legal contracts and avoid sanctions. This program provides training on immigration compliance and improving hiring processes. It was recently revealed that ICE arrested 33 undocumented immigrants at construction sites in Wildwood, Florida; some of these people had already been deported.

Increasing pressure on companies

Companies are now under increased scrutiny as part of checks to determine whether they employ illegal immigrants. ICE emphasizes that hiring illegal aliens is a crime that will be prosecuted. These measures are intended to ensure that employers properly comply with immigration laws or face significant penalties.

In another aggressive move, Trump signed an executive order seizing assets, wages and bank accounts of illegal immigrants. Trump also warns that people who refuse to leave the country voluntarily could be “suddenly” deported. The pressure is increasing on business owners to comply with the law in order to avoid being targeted by ICE.

Mass operations and their consequences

In addition to these measures, ICE also conducts targeted raids. Over 1,400 foreigners were reportedly arrested in just three days. The raids primarily targeted immigrants with criminal records, including suspected rapists and gang members. Such actions are seen as a foretaste of the mass deportations announced by Trump. The U.S. government estimates that there are around 11 million undocumented people living in the country, while Republicans believe the number is likely higher.

Immigrants are becoming increasingly uneasy, with many reporting declining sales at stores in immigrant-rich counties as fears of raids grow. Michael Rodriguez, a Chicago city council member, describes the palpable fear among residents of ICE agents. Politicians in Democratic-led states are already announcing legal action against the raids to protect the rights of vulnerable populations.

Under these circumstances, the situation for many immigrants is extremely tense. In New York in particular, Attorney General Letitia James says local authorities cannot be forced to cooperate to protect immigrants' rights. However, the image of a united front against the Trump administration's actions is complicated by the different approaches taken by the states.

Developments in US immigration policy under Trump are contributing to an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear. The consequences of these actions will continue to resonate as discussions about humane and fair immigration policies continue in the United States.

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