Trump immigration crackdown ensnares families of US troops

An AP investigation found dozens of active-duty troops’ parents and spouses detained despite protections The Trump administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families in the pursuit of its mass deportation agenda. More than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty service members have been detained since Donald Trump returned to office, and at least six have been deported, an Associated Press investigat...

By Associated Press and Report for America

Trump's immigration crackdown hits US military families; over 50 spouses, parents detained

Dozens of parents and spouses of US service members face detention and deportation. This marks a significant shift from prior bipartisan immigration policies for military families. Many are detained during routine immigration status adjustment appointments. The Department of Homeland Security states military service does not exempt violations of immigration laws. These detentions negatively impact military readiness and family stability.

By YASHASVI VASISTHA

50+ military families detained under Trump’s immigration policy. Here’s why