Trump’s immigration overhaul is fraught with hurdles - from courts to states
Trump has made immigration reform a cornerstone of his political agenda, pledging to curb illegal immigration, enforce stricter border controls, and overhaul existing immigration laws. Trump’s rhetoric has emphasized a zero-tolerance approach, including mass deportations, building a fortified border wall, and ending programs he claims incentivize illegal migration. However, as his administration prepares to implement these policies, it must contend with significant legal, logistical, and political obstacles.
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Overwhelmed courts
Immigration courts, tasked with processing deportation cases, are heavily backlogged. Hearings are being scheduled as far out as 2029, creating a bottleneck that delays proceedings for years. According to a Wall Street Journal report, addressing this would require a massive expansion of judicial capacity, with estimates suggesting an additional 5,000 judges needed compared to the current 500.
Without additional funding, the administration may prioritize certain cases or implement procedural changes, but many migrants will remain in legal limbo, eligible to work in the US while awaiting decisions.
Resource limitations at ICE
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, responsible for detaining and deporting individuals, operates with limited resources. Its 6,000 agents and detention
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