Trump Action Archive

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• Trump Uses Hateful Rhetoric Against Somali Immigrants — President Trump referred to Somali immigrants as "garbage" during a meeting in the Oval Office, eliciting nervous laughter and silence from aides.
• Trump Condemns Somali Immigrants — Former President Donald Trump publicly condemned Somali immigrants, labeling them as undesirable and associating them with negative traits of their home country, Somalia.

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• Judge blocks widespread immigration arrests in DC made without warrants or probable cause — A federal judge, Beryl Howell, issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration, preventing widespread immigration arrests in Washington DC without warrants or probable cause.

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• Trump administration halts immigration applications from 19 countries — The Trump administration has announced a halt on immigration applications from 19 countries already under US travel restrictions.
• Trump Targets Immigration from 19 Countries — The Trump administration announced a pause on all immigration applications from 19 countries, halting the processing of green cards and citizenship applications.
• Heightened scrutiny of migrants from 19 countries — The USCIS memo, following President Trump's directive, imposes a pause on various immigration benefits for citizens or nationals of 19 countries deemed "high-risk." This includes work authorizations, green cards

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• ICE Raids Target Car Washes in Los Angeles — In Los Angeles, ICE has conducted over 101 operations targeting car washes, resulting in the arrest of at least 346 workers, many of whom were undocumented immigrants.

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• Trump Administration Increases Deportation Efforts Against Somali Immigrants — The Trump administration has reportedly increased immigration enforcement efforts targeting Somali immigrants in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area.
• Trump Administration Plans Increased ICE Activity in Minneapolis — The Trump administration announced plans to deploy more federal agents to Minneapolis, specifically targeting Somali residents with final orders of deportation.

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• Trump Administration Pauses Asylum Decisions and Halts Afghan Visas — The Trump administration has announced a pause on asylum decisions, halted visas for Afghans who assisted the US war effort, and is re-evaluating green card applications for individuals from countries deemed "of
• Trump administration suspends Afghan immigration processing — Following the shooting incident involving an Afghan national, the Trump administration has indefinitely suspended the processing of immigration requests for Afghan nationals.

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• ICE Deployment in Raleigh — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly returning to Raleigh, North Carolina, for a potential month-long operation.

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• Trump administration suspends asylum processing and visa issuance for Afghan passport holders — Following the shooting of national guard members in Washington DC, the Trump administration has suspended asylum processing and temporarily halted the issuance of visas to holders of Afghan passports.

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• Protesters arrested after thwarting ICE raid in New York City — On November 29, 2025, in New York City, approximately 200 protesters blocked the exit of ICE vehicles during a federal immigration raid, using garbage bags and metal barriers.

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• Trump posts anti-immigrant rhetoric on social media — Following a shooting involving an Afghan national, Trump used his social media platform to post inflammatory statements against immigrants, linking the incident to broader immigration policies.

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• Native American actor detained by ICE officers over tribal ID — Elaine Miles, a Native American actor known for her role in "Northern Exposure," was detained by ICE officers in Seattle, Washington.

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• Detention of Bruna Ferreira by ICE Agents — Bruna Ferreira, the mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew, was detained by U.S.

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• Congressional Hearing on ICE Raids in Los Angeles — On November 24, 2025, a congressional oversight hearing was held in Los Angeles to address the impacts of ICE raids under the Trump administration.

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• States Sue Over SNAP Eligibility Changes — A coalition of 21 states and DC sued the Trump administration to block guidance that limits SNAP eligibility for some legal immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers.

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• Church employee charged with impersonating ICE agent for extortion — Donald Doolittle, a safety director at Gateway Community church in Webster, Texas, has been charged with impersonating a public servant.

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• Trump Administration Reviews Refugee Status — The Trump administration ordered a review of all refugees who entered the US during the Biden administration, potentially terminating their status if they fail to meet criteria.
• Trump Administration Orders Refugee Review — The Trump administration ordered a review of refugees admitted during the Biden administration, potentially revoking their status.

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• Homeland Security Evaluates Somali TPS Termination — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced an evaluation of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 700 Somalis in the US.

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• ICE detains US citizen student during school lunch break — On a Friday afternoon, Christian Jimenez, a 17-year-old US citizen and high school senior in McMinnville, Oregon, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during his lunch break.

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• ICE Raid on South Korean Battery Factory — ICE agents conducted a raid on a South Korean battery factory in Georgia, arresting several Korean workers.

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• Border Patrol agents conduct operations in North Carolina — Masked Border Patrol agents conducted operations in North Carolina, reportedly kidnapping racially profiled individuals off the streets.

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• Costa Rica Offers Residency to Kilmar Abrego García — Costa Rica's security minister announced the country's willingness to accept Kilmar Abrego García on humanitarian grounds and grant him legal residency if deported from the US.

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• Trump’s DoJ sues California over college tuition benefits for undocumented students — The Trump administration's Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California, challenging the state's policy that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public universities.

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• FBI spied on Signal group chat of immigration activists — The FBI accessed a private Signal group chat of immigration activists involved in "courtwatch" efforts in New York City, according to law enforcement records.

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• Trump and Mamdani Meeting at the White House — On November 21, 2025, President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held a meeting at the White House.
• Trump Holds Press Conference with NYC Mayor-elect — After months of criticizing NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, President Trump held a press conference with him, expressing a willingness to support the new mayor.

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• Federal Judge Orders Resumption of Deferred Action Program — A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to resume a deferred action program protecting young undocumented immigrants who have been abused or neglected by a parent.