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Six big immigration changes under Trump - and their impact so far

The article from MSN outlines six significant immigration policy changes implemented during Donald Trump's presidency and their impacts. Firstly, Trump's administration drastically reduced refugee admissions, setting the cap at 18,000 for 2020, the lowest in decades, which led to a sharp decline in refugee resettlement. Secondly, the "Remain in Mexico" policy forced asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their U.S. court cases were processed, resulting in dangerous living conditions for many. Thirdly, the expansion of expedited removals allowed for quicker deportations with less due process, affecting many long-term U.S. residents. Fourth, the public charge rule was expanded to deny green cards to immigrants likely to use public benefits, causing widespread fear and confusion. Fifth, the termination of DACA protections for Dreamers was attempted, though this was met with legal challenges, leaving the program in limbo. Lastly, the construction of the border wall was pushed forward, with significant environmental and community impacts, although only a fraction was completed. These policies have led to a decrease in legal immigration, increased border enforcement, and significant legal and humanitarian challenges.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/six-big-immigration-changes-under-trump-and-their-impact-so-far/ar-AA1xPaYl ]