The Daily Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Begins
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Jan 22, 2025 
Hamed Aleaziz, an immigration policy reporter for The New York Times, dives into the significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy under President Trump. He discusses the rapid executive actions aiming to tighten immigration controls, including controversial changes to the asylum process. The podcast also explores the legal battles surrounding birthright citizenship and the contrasting immigration strategies of Trump and Biden. Aleaziz sheds light on the broader implications of these policies on America’s identity and legal landscape for immigrants.
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Trump's Immigration Overhaul
- Trump's executive orders represent a swift policy shift on immigration.
- He aims to overturn Biden's approach and deter both legal and illegal immigration.
CBP-1 App Termination
- Biden's CBP-1 app aimed to manage border crossings by scheduling appointments.
- Trump rescinded this app, viewing it as facilitating illegal immigration despite decreasing border numbers.
Asylum Shutdown
- Trump effectively shut down asylum by canceling the CBP-1 app and issuing a separate order.
- He declared an "invasion" at the border, restricting asylum access for those crossing illegally.