Operations that reach areas such as agriculture, hotel and restaurants were canceled after pressure from entrepreneurs
The government of announced a significant change in its immigration policy, suspending most of the operations of the immigration and customs service () in areas such as agriculture, hotels and restaurants. This decision, disclosed by, was driven by pressures of entrepreneurs and demonstrations in defense of immigrant rights. The new guideline states that the arrest of immigrants without criminal record is prohibited, allowing actions only in cases of serious offenses.
Trump admitted that his approach to immigration was impacting fundamental sectors of the economy, noting that “these jobs are almost impossible to replace.” Despite this new guideline, the situation remains uncertain, since the measure does not cover all segments of the labor market.
The change in politics generated surprise among ICE agents, who reported the absence of clear guidance on how to proceed with the new reality. This lack of guidelines can result in a decrease in surveillance operations, affecting the way immigration is managed in the United States.
Although the decision represents a step towards a more flexible approach, the effective implementation of the new rules is still unknown. This change is expected to bring relief to sectors that depend strongly on immigrant labor, but the details of how this will be put into practice remain undefined.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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