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New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Here's how much the illegal immigrant population has plummeted since Trump's return to the White House
The population of illegal immigrants in the US has dropped by an estimated 1 million since President Trump returned to the White House in January, according to a new report from the Center for Immigration Studies. The decline occurred between January and May as Trump ushered in a new mass deportation campaign and border lockdown, according to the report, which analyzed a household survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Migrants walking on a dirt road in Boulevard, Calif., after crossing the Mexico border in February 2024. James Keivom And it's 'perhaps due to their leaving in response to President Trump's election and stepped-up enforcement effort,' the report noted. There were an estimated 14.8 million illegal immigrants roaming the US in May, according to CIS' estimate. In January, CIS estimated that there were 15.4 million illegal immigrants in the United States, which jumped 50% as the Biden administration released record numbers of border jumpers into the country. Many of the illegal immigrants left on their own as Trump pushed them to 'self-deport,' CIS fellow Andrew Arthur noted in a recent op-ed for The Post. The Trump administration launched the CBP Home app in March to allow illegal immigrants to volunteer to leave the country on their own without facing any consequences. The White House also began paying for illegal immigrants' commercial flights home with an additional $1,000 payment for going back to their native countries. Line graph showing decline in non-citizen population from Latin America since December 2024. The massive drop is largely attributed to a 1.07 million 'falloff' in the population of non-citizens from Latin America who arrived in 1980 or later, which 'overlaps significantly with illegal immigrants,' Steven Camarota, who co-authored the report, told The Post. The number of foreign-born workers also dropped by 601,000 from January to May, according to the study. The total foreign-born population dropped 957,000 from January to May, which is 'one of the largest declines over a four-month period in the foreign-born in the last three decades, but it is not unprecedented,' according to the report. It also noted that it's possible that some undocumented immigrants didn't participate in the survey, fearing that they could be swept up in Trump's immigration raids as a result of sharing their status with the federal government.
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
With migrants' legal status revoked, employer faces loss of 100-plus workers
But their employer hasn't received any notification about how to proceed, leaving everyone with questions yet to be answered: Do they have to be fired? Will ICE come knocking if they aren't? Could this policy decision ultimately be reversed? Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'We do not intend or seek to be in violation of any laws or orders,' said Chris White, chief executive of Road to Responsibility, which serves 1,000 people across Southeastern Massachusetts. 'We just don't know how we're supposed to do this.' Advertisement The termination of legal status is part of President Trump's massive crackdown on immigrants, many of whom came to the United States legally. The administration and its US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have revoked visas, detained students, staked out court hearings, deported people with no criminal histories, conducted workplace raids, and smashed car windshields to make arrests. Advertisement More than half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela have been admitted to the United States since 2022 as part of a humanitarian parole program known as CHNV, which Trump In March, DHS posted a who runs the nonprofit Pathway for Immigrant Workers. But employers have a strong defense, she said: They don't know what type of parole their employees have. Work permits don't designate if they have CHNV parole, which was issued in their home countries and allowed them to fly directly to the U.S., or if they were paroled at the southern border, a subset of the program that wasn't included in the executive order but has also been subject to individual And asking too many questions about a worker's background could open up employers to discrimination lawsuits. The migrants did everything they were supposed to do, Ditrani said: 'They were vetted … and received a work authorization. Employers invested in training, and they're working. And now poof, they have to go.' Advertisement DHS started sending In response to questions from the Globe, a DHS spokesperson wrote: 'Illegal aliens should use the CBP Home app to fly home for free and receive $1,000 stipend, while preserving the option to return the legal way and live the American dream.' Last week, Trump acknowledged that his aggressive immigration policies were In Massachusetts, people and those with disabilities — the kind of physically demanding, low-wage work many Americans won't do, according to many employers. A spokesperson from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development said the state is assessing the potential impact of the parole program's termination and advised employers to consult with attorneys. White has been doing just that but still remains uncertain about what to do, especially considering that up to 84 more of his Haitian employees will Staffing shortages are a major concern in the human services sector, where demand is growing but employment numbers have declined, according to the 220 human services organizations in Massachusetts. A third of personal care aides in the state are foreign-born, according to the council. Advertisement The lack of information about changes to migrant employees' protected status puts employers in a difficult position, said Bill Yelenak, president of the Providers' Council. 'They're just not aware of when the changes happen … and how it's going to impact their workforce,' he said. Migrant hires with temporary legal protections are the sole reason Road to Responsibility has been able to get back to pre-COVID staffing levels and start growing again, White said. Nearly 60 percent of his 800-person workforce was born in another country. 'These are good, hard-working people who have been paying taxes, following the rules, and filling positions that, frankly, we have not been able to fill otherwise,' he said. Losing more than 100 members of an 800-person workforce would take a heavy toll on the nonprofit. At the very least, it would mean 'blowing the budget' to pay for overtime and relief staff, White said. It could even lead to consolidating programs and requesting waivers to temporarily operate understaffed. 'I'm expecting that I'll be working some direct care shifts myself,' said White, who is 65. White's leadership team is evaluating workers' legal status — those with pending asylum applications can remain in the United States — and hoping that exceptions will be granted for a category of employees who were deemed essential during the pandemic. In February, one of his staff members was picked up by ICE for unknown reasons and deported to the Dominican Republic, White said. Advertisement 'Our workforce is terrified,' he said. These employees provide critical support for people who need help with nearly every aspect of their daily lives. For more independent clients, staffers assist with taking public transit, grocery shopping, and cooking. Workers take them fishing and bowling, encourage interests in photography or art, and administer meds. They also assist with more basic needs, such as toileting, feeding, and mobility, and teach fire safety, nutrition, human rights, and hygiene. Some provide one-on-one care to people with severe behavioral or medical issues, and others work overnight shifts in Road to Responsibility's 52 group homes. Each person's needs are different, and often complex, said Kevin Clark, program director at one of the organization's community-based day services programs. And it takes time, consistency, and familiarity for them to feel safe with their caregivers. Many of the temp agencies Road to Responsibility uses to fill in staffing gaps also rely heavily on Haitians and other immigrants. If the organization can't find enough workers, clients may have to stay home — with no rehabilitation and nothing meaningful to do, said Erica Defreitas, program director at a day habilitation facility. Some of them grew up in institutions, in terrible living conditions, she said: 'We can't go backward.' This story was produced by the Globe's team, which covers the racial wealth gap in Greater Boston. You can sign up for the newsletter . Katie Johnston can be reached at
Gulf Insider
6 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
One Million Illegal Aliens Have 'Self-Deported' Under Trump
Andrew Arthur, a law and policy fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies and a former immigration judge, wrote in the New York Post on Sunday that an estimated 1 million illegal aliens have self-deported since President Trump's second term began. Arthur pointed out that the Trump administration is quietly running a 'self-deportation' campaign through what was formerly known as the CBP One app under Biden, now rebranded as 'CBP Home,' which allows illegals to signal their intent to exit the country. Those who self-deport can receive a $1,000 stipend, saving taxpayers the $17,000 cost of forced removal. Illegals who self-deport are making the smart move. — Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 14, 2025 By the numbers, Arthur cited… One way to track the program is by checking employment numbers. One financial whiz cited by the Wall Street Journal calculated a decline in the immigrant population of 773,000 in the first four months of Trump II . The Washington Post claims 'a million foreign-born workers have exited the workforce since March .' The Post frames this as 'a sign of the weakening labor supply.' Yet the paper also notes, ' Average hourly wages accelerated, rising by 0.4 percent over the month, to $36.24 in May , as earnings continue to beat inflation in a boost to workers' spending power.' 'DHS can't arrest and deport 15.4 million illegal aliens, but if it simply enforces the law, many aliens will get the message and leave on their own — as hundreds of thousands apparently already have,' Arthur said. He noted that Trump's self-deportation program echoes past success stories, such as Operation Wetback under Eisenhower. Meanwhile, the illegal alien party in America is coming to an end as the protected status for a million migrants is being terminated. In April, around 350,000 Venezuelans lost their Temporary Protected Status in the country and were told to self-deport. Many more TPS terminations are scheduled in the months ahead. The latest from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is that forced deportations of illegals are averaging around 3,000 per day, which would put the agency on track for over one million deportations per year. Also read: Trump: No More 'Bullshit' Windmills
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Trump Admin Reveals New App for Legal Border Crossers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Trump administration has announced it is creating a new app for those crossing the United States' borders legally. In launching CBP Link, U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated that its existing app, CBP Home, would be used solely by immigrants who intend to self-deport. Why It Matters President Donald Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem have promoted CBP Home as a way for illegal immigrants to safely leave the U.S. without facing ICE custody, but the app also had features for those who need to cross the border legally and often, including to and from Mexico. What To Know In an announcement on Monday, CBP stated that it was splitting the two apps to create a "user-friendly mobile application designed to reduce data requirements." CBP Link will now allow users visiting the U.S. for leisure and work to access a single app that lets them apply for the Visa Waiver Program up to seven days in advance and pay for an I-94 form, which proves legal visitor status. Those entering with perishable cargo needing inspection will also use the app to notify border agents, as will bus operators who need to submit manifests of who and what is on board their vehicles crossing in and out of the country. CBP Link is also where border crossers will find crossing wait times, the agency said. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection logo displayed on an officer's shoulder at Los Angeles International Airport on May 19, 2025. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection logo displayed on an officer's shoulder at Los Angeles International Airport on May 19, 2025. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images This is the third change to CBP's app by the Trump administration. It was called CBP One when Trump returned to the White House. It launched under that name during his first term, with similar functions to CBP Link. Under former President Joe Biden, its functions were expanded so immigrants seeking asylum could book appointments with CBP agents, but Trump shut this down in January. In March, the app was repurposed into CBP Home, giving immigrants the option to log their intention to self-deport and then notify the government once they had returned to their home country. It was reported in recent days that around a million people had used the app to avoid being taken into ICE custody, with the Trump administration telling immigrants they may have the option to return to the U.S. via a legal route later. Hundreds of thousands have lost their legal status in recent months, making them deportable. What People Are Saying U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in its announcement Monday: "Those who use the CBP Home mobile app to self-deport receive cost-free travel, forgiveness of any civil fines or penalties for failing to depart the United States, and a $1,000 exit bonus, paid after their return is confirmed through the app. If they already submitted their intent to depart using previous versions of CBP Home, they will not need to resubmit." What Happens Next The agency said that the apps would be available for download and that the CBP Link app would update with existing users' information.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
1 Million Illegal Immigrants 'Self-Deport' Under Trump, Wages Rise: Report
Greater border enforcement and large-scale deportations were key promises Donald Trump made while campaigning to return to the White House. In the initial months of his new term, his administration has moved swiftly to fulfil those promises, rolling out a wave of immigration-related executive orders at a pace nearly six times faster than in the early months of his first presidency. According to a report by The New York Post, the Donald Trump administration has implemented a two-track plan to reduce the unauthorised population in the US. One track focuses on arrests and deportations, prioritising criminals. The other track encourages self-deportation through registration programmes, financial incentives, and public awareness campaigns. The "CBP Home" app allows migrants to notify the government of their intent to depart. Data suggests significant success, with estimates indicating a decline of 773,000 to 1 million foreign-born workers exiting the workforce. This has led to increased wages for remaining workers. The strategy leverages fear of deportation to encourage voluntary departure, similar to past programmes. The Washington Post claims "a million foreign-born workers have exited the workforce since March". The Post frames this as "a sign of the weakening labour supply". Yet the paper also notes, "Average hourly wages accelerated, rising by 0.4 per cent over the month, to $36.24 in May, as earnings continue to beat inflation in a boost to workers' spending power." By enforcing the law and targeting shady businesses, the administration aims to drive down the unauthorised population without solely relying on costly deportations. The approach appears to be yielding results, with many migrants choosing to leave voluntarily. The program's effectiveness is measured through employment numbers and wage growth, indicating a shift in the labor market. Overall, the strategy combines enforcement with incentives to achieve its goals.
