U.S. immigration and border officials can now resume arresting migrants at “sensitive” locations after the Trump administration reversed policies that had limited such actions.
Under the new directive, officers are authorized to make arrests at locations such as houses of worship, schools, and hospitals—places that had been off-limits for enforcement since 2011.
The Biden administration had expanded these restrictions, further limiting enforcement powers.
“The criminals hiding in our schools and churches to evade arrest will no longer be able to do so,” said the Department of Homeland Security in a statement.
“The Trump Administration trusts law enforcement to use common sense and will no longer restrict their ability to act.”
Additionally, a second directive reinstates the power to swiftly deport undocumented individuals who are arrested and unable to prove they have been in the country for more than two years. (dpa/NAN)