Ep. 321 - Can't We All Just Get Along?

Policy Reversals

The Trump administration's recent actions on immigration policy have stirred significant debate. Ben Shapiro highlights the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke President Obama's Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program, which never took effect due to legal challenges. This move marks a shift from the previous administration's approach to immigration, raising questions about the future of those protected under DACA.

It's unclear whether Trump is actually going to begin deporting more illegal immigrant parents, especially since Trump administration has continued to fight back against deportation of so called dreamers.

--- Ben Shapiro

The uncertainty surrounding these policies has led to a decrease in illegal border crossings, yet the fate of many immigrants remains uncertain 1.

   

Deportation Stance

The Trump administration's stance on deportation has been both firm and ambiguous. Ben Shapiro notes that while the administration has revoked DAPA, it has not targeted DACA registrants, despite campaign promises of widespread deportations. This inconsistency has sparked debate over the administration's true intentions and the potential impact on immigrant communities.

The Trump administration's open position on DACA is a new, shocking development for a president who pledged widespread deportations of illegal immigrants as a key campaign promise.

--- Ben Shapiro

The administration's mixed signals have led to a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings, yet the long-term implications for immigration policy remain unclear 1.