As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow

The Trump administration is tapping several other agencies to help deport and arrest those without legal status — a novel step that is prompting some pushback.

As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow
An American flag (L) and Mexican flag (R) fly along the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas in January 2025.

The Trump administration is tapping several other agencies to help deport and arrest those without legal status — a novel step that is prompting some pushback.

(Image credit: Charly Triballeau)