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Trump Signals Openness to Immigration Reform, Mullin Rules Out Amnesty
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In Short: President Donald Trump has signaled openness to working with Democrats on immigration reform, according to an interview with CBS's '60 Minutes.' Trump acknowledged that his hard-line deportation policy may have been too aggressive for voters.
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President Donald Trump has signaled openness to working with Democrats on immigration reform, according to an interview with CBS's '60 Minutes.' Trump acknowledged that his hard-line deportation policy may have been too aggressive for voters.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, however, ruled out any amnesty for undocumented immigrants while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a counter-drone conference in Maryland.
Mullin said he had not yet spoken with Trump about concrete changes to immigration policy following the midterm elections, despite reaching out to several Democrats about potential legislation.
The administration's stance on immigration enforcement remains unchanged, with Mullin emphasizing that the current policy will not be altered.
Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation into her immigration paperwork, focusing on documents completed by her late father.
Stephen Miller, the architect of the administration's hard-line immigration policies, was promoted to White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, who is exiting the White House.
The midterm elections highlighted voters' disaffection with the administration's hard-line immigration enforcement activities, leading Trump to reconsider his approach.
Despite the administration's hard-line stance, Trump expressed willingness to work with Democrats on immigration reform, acknowledging that his previous policies may have been too tough.
The promotion of Miller to chief of staff, known for his role in shaping controversial immigration policies, suggests that the administration's focus on immigration control will continue.
Voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats in the midterm elections, indicating a shift in public opinion on immigration and other key issues.
The administration's future direction on immigration remains uncertain, with Trump indicating a willingness to work with Democrats while Mullin maintains a firm stance against amnesty.
What this adds
The administration's shift in tone on immigration enforcement comes after a series of events, including the promotion of Stephen Miller to chief of staff and the criminal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's immigration paperwork.
The midterm elections underscored the public's disapproval of the administration's immigration policies, prompting Trump to consider a more collaborative approach with Democrats.
Background
President Donald Trump instructed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to work with Democrats on immigration reform, but the administration remains opposed to amnesty.
What's confirmed
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discusses Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and a number of Democrats’ calls for immigration reform on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ President Donald Trump has encouraged Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to work with Democrats who have reached out about immigration reform, but the administration has not discussed changing its enforcement policies and remains opposed to amnesty, Mullin reportedly said Monday.
- WASHINGTON — Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., early Monday as part of a criminal investigation into her immigration paperwork.
- Md. (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Monday that he and President Donald Trump haven’t yet discussed any concrete immigration policy changes in the aftermath of the midterm elections as the president shifts his tone on deportations and says he’s open to working with Democrats on the issue.
What's still developing
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could enter polling places to make arrests this November, raising fresh concerns about the Trump administration contemplating actions that federal law has long prohibited.
- "But has there been a conversation about changing the policy?"
- Credit: Gwynne Hogan, The City Reporter A federal immigration officer in The Bronx shot a man Thursday afternoon, according to police, eyewitnesses and the Department of Homeland Security.
- Myanmar nationals who were sent back from Malaysia gather at a temple for their registration processes with immigration officials Sunday, Oct.
- The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI), which monitors the Home Office’s management of borders, immigration, and customs, has asked digital rights nonprofit Open Rights Group (ORG) to share more information on the tools as it draws up plans for the topics it will inspect next year, campaigner Sara Alsherif tells WIRED.
- The immigration and law enforcement authority started piloting these tools in late 2024 as the Labour government tried to clear a backlog of around 100,000 asylum cases, while staying on top of the tens of thousands of new applications the UK receives each year.
- "I think it might be too tough," he said, adding, "I think ultimately that hurt me." He said he is open to working with the new Democratic majority in Congress on an immigration deal.
- "I think that's something that's actually doable," he said.
- More: 'Too tough': Trump floats immigration deal, says issue 'hurt' him Trump also noted that officials have deported many people without criminal records but with good jobs who have been in the country for years.
- "Well, the voters have spoken — incoming lawmakers now have a duty to listen to us." Immigration policy was one of the top issues on voters' minds this election, according to exit polling.