US EditionTrump officials reverse guidance exempting farms, hotels from immigration raids: Report
UNITED STATES, JUN 17 – The Department of Homeland Security resumed immigration raids at farms, hotels, and restaurants after a brief pause, aiming for 3,000 arrests daily despite industry concerns over labor shortages.
- On June 16, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded previous instructions and directed agents to continue enforcement operations targeting workers in agricultural, hospitality, and food service sectors nationwide.
- This reversal followed an earlier pause on worksite raids issued just a week prior amid industry complaints about labor shortages.
- Officials directed ICE agents during a Monday call with 30 field offices to continue enforcement actions targeting agricultural businesses, hospitality, and restaurant sectors.
- President Trump stated on Truth Social that ICE should "do all in their power" to deliver the largest mass deportation program in history, citing harm to farmers and hotel workers.
- The resumption of raids highlights increased enforcement pressure despite protests in Los Angeles and concerns about ICE’s budget and arrest quotas.
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