US EditionTrump Says Changes Are Coming to ICE Raid Policy: 'We Must Protect Our Farmers'
- President Donald Trump announced on June 12, 2025, that he is reversing course on ICE raids targeting farmworkers in Ventura County to protect farmers.
- The announcement followed concerns that aggressive immigration crackdowns have caused serious labor shortages in farming and hotel industries reliant on undocumented workers.
- Farmers reported losing long-time workers who have labored for over 20 years, and business leaders called for a better system to vet employees beyond e-Verify.
- Trump emphasized the need to support American farmers while removing criminal elements from the country and announced that an executive order addressing these concerns will be issued soon.
- The policy shift suggests potential easing of deportations for certain undocumented farmworkers, aiming to prevent further disruptions to agriculture labor and food supply chains.
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Donald Trump Says He's Considering An Executive Order To Alter Immigration Crackdown Amid Labor Shortage Concerns
Despite an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, Donald Trump has shared upcoming plans to make some changes to the ongoing ICE raids. While addressing reporters during a White House press conference on Thursday, June 12, the President revealed he’s looking to sign a new executive order. This one will prevent certain undocumented immigrants from being deported amid growing concerns about the current ICE raids that are reportedly leading to l…
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