Since his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Trump has rolled out a series of executive orders ramping up immigration enforcement, creating uncertainty and fear in migrant communities. ICE has intensified raids in major cities, while the administration’s hardline stance is raising concerns about labor shortages in industries like agriculture and hospitality that rely on immigrant workers.

I’m joined by Cori Alonso-Yoder, a GW Law professor and immigration law expert, to break down these policies and what they mean for the future of immigration in the U.S.