Trump Is Setting His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has scaled back aggressive immigration crackdowns in cities like Chicago and Minneapolis due to negative public opinion but is intensifying restrictions on legal immigration.
- A new policy from the Department of Homeland Security requires most immigrants seeking green cards to leave the U.S. while their applications are processed, marking a significant shift in immigration procedures.
- The administration has also restricted travel and visa programs, including pausing the diversity visa lottery and halting long-term immigrant visas from 75 countries, making it harder for many to enter or remain in the U.S.
- Officials have characterized the legal immigration system as prone to fraud and abuse, calling for comprehensive reforms to tighten eligibility and reduce public assistance use among immigrants.