Trump Action Archive

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• ICE detains workers at Glenn Valley Foods — ICE agents detained 74-76 workers at the Glenn Valley Foods facility in Omaha, NE, leading to a significant drop in production. The detentions occurred during an immigration raid, causing fear among remaining workers and raising concerns about labor shortages in the food production sector amid rising beef prices.

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• Republican-Led Budget Bill Passes House — The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a budget bill by a single vote, 215 to 214. The bill, which is now moving to the Senate, has been criticized for its potential to cut Medicaid and health insurance for 13.7 million people. The legislation is part of an effort to extend the 2017 tax cuts and has faced significant opposition from activists and some political figures who argue it will disproportionately affect lower-income Americans.
• CBO analyzes impact of Trump's tariffs and omnibus bill — The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released analyses indicating that Trump's tariffs will raise inflation and slow economic growth, while the Republicans' omnibus bill is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade. The CBO's findings have been met with criticism from Republicans, despite being consistent with other economic analyses.
• House of Representatives Passes "Big, Beautiful Bill" by Single Vote — The House of Representatives passed the "Big, Beautiful Bill" by a single vote, with no Democratic support. The bill, part of President Trump's "America first" agenda, proposes to extend tax cuts, fund increased immigration enforcement, and impose new work requirements for federal safety net programs. It is projected to add $2.4 trillion to $5 trillion to the national debt and make significant cuts to Medicaid and food-assistance programs. The bill's passage in the Senate is uncertain, as Republican leaders consider changes that could affect its prospects.
• Proposed Federal Budget Cuts — The proposed federal budget, supported by Trump, includes significant cuts to social programs, such as the elimination of Section 8 housing vouchers, which could drastically increase homelessness. The budget is expected to add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and remove health insurance from 10.9 million people. These measures are part of a broader shift towards reducing aid and support for vulnerable populations, while favoring wealthier interests. Activists are urging public action to oppose these changes through calls to Congress and organized protests.

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• Trump administration's deportations and tariffs deter overseas tourists — The Trump administration's policies, including high-profile deportations and tariffs, have led to a significant decline in overseas visitors to the United States. In March, the number of international tourists dropped by 11.6% compared to the previous year, with a notable 17.2% decrease in visitors from Western Europe. This decline is expected to continue, impacting the US tourism industry, which was anticipated to recover to pre-pandemic levels. The reduction in international travel is projected to result in a $10 billion loss in spending for the year.

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• White House halts federal funding for legal representation of unaccompanied migrant children — The Trump administration cut federal funding to legal aid programs serving unaccompanied immigrant children, affecting 26,000 minors currently receiving government-funded representation. Organizations collectively receiving over $200 million in federal grants were informed of partial contract termination by the interior department on Friday. The cut eliminates funding for legal representation and attorney recruitment while maintaining "Know Your Rights" presentations. A White House memo to the justice department characterized immigration legal advocacy as "fraud" and directed the attorney general and homeland security secretary to enforce sanctions against attorneys assisting immigrants.

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• SSA halts issuance of Social Security numbers to noncitizens, requiring field office appointments for 3+ million annually — On March 20, Popular Information reported that the SSA stopped issuing Social Security numbers and cards to noncitizens who receive work authorization. Instead of processing these applications remotely, all recipients of work authorization—more than 3 million people annually—must now schedule in-person appointments at SSA field offices. Combined with the ID verification policy, these two changes could send up to 160,000 additional people to field offices weekly, representing a 25% increase in appointment demand. An SSA source told Popular Information the policies are causing "havoc and confusion" and will "break the agency and hurt the public."

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• Social Security Administration freezes Enumeration Beyond Entry program for work-authorized non-citizens — On March 19, the Social Security Administration secretly implemented a freeze on the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program, which had automatically issued Social Security numbers and cards to work-authorized non-citizens and newly naturalized citizens since 2017. An internal SSA memo dated March 24 warned the freeze poses legal risks under the Social Security Act and Administrative Procedure Act, will increase field office traffic by 60,000–75,000 weekly visits, and raises costs from $8 to $55.80 per card. On April 15, House Oversight Committee ranking member Gerald Connolly demanded SSA reverse the policy and launched an investigation.
• Social Security Administration freezes EBE program — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has temporarily frozen the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program, which automatically issues Social Security numbers and cards to non-citizens granted work authorizations and newly naturalized U.S. citizens. This change, revealed in an internal SSA message, was not publicly announced. The freeze could force 60,000 to 75,000 additional people per week to visit SSA field offices, potentially overwhelming the system. The SSA has not provided a rationale for the freeze, and it remains unclear how long it will last.

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• Trump administration awards $1 billion, 15-year contract to Geo Group for Delaney Hall ICE detention — The Trump administration in February awarded a $1 billion, 15-year contract to private prison company Geo Group to operate the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in New Jersey. The facility, recently reopened, has a capacity of 1,000 detainees and is part of the administration's expansion of detention infrastructure to support mass deportation operations. The contract was awarded despite ongoing legal challenges to the facility's operation and a 2021 New Jersey state law barring immigration detention.

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• US Senate passes Laken Riley Act — The US Senate passed the Laken Riley Act with a 64-35 vote, requiring the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes. The bill, named after a Georgia nursing student murdered by a Venezuelan national, was supported by a dozen Democrats and all present Republicans. It now moves to the House, which had passed a slightly different version earlier. If approved, it will go to President Trump for his signature, marking his first legislative victory of his second term.
• Laken Riley Act passes US House — The US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes. The bill, which passed with a vote of 263 to 158, now awaits President Trump's signature. The legislation allows state attorneys general to sue the federal government for failing to enforce immigration laws. Critics argue it could lead to racial profiling and undermine due process, while supporters claim it enhances immigration enforcement and border security.