How Trump’s immigration crackdown is reshaping America
Dec 17, 2025 •
Donald Trump has promised to deport a million people in his first year back in office.
As a result, immigration officers are conducting widespread raids across the country – often targeting and locking up American citizens.
The Trump administration says nearly 70 percent of the people Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested are criminals. But ICE’s own data shows the overwhelming majority have no criminal conviction at all.
Today, reporter at ProPublica Nicole Foy, on how Trump’s immigration crackdown is changing America – and how ordinary civilians are fighting back.
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How Trump’s immigration crackdown is reshaping America
1757 • Dec 17, 2025
How Trump’s immigration crackdown is reshaping America
Donald Trump has promised to deport a million people in his first year back in office.
As a result, immigration officers are conducting widespread raids across the country – often targeting and locking up American citizens.
The Trump administration says nearly 70 percent of the people Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested are criminals. But ICE’s own data shows the overwhelming majority have no criminal conviction at all.
Today, reporter at ProPublica Nicole Foy, on how Trump’s immigration crackdown is changing America – and how ordinary civilians are fighting back.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Reporter at ProPublica Nicole Foy
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