Trump Administration's Aggressive Deportation Tactics: Threats of Family Separation and Criminal Prosecution Force Migrants to Abandon Legal Claims

Dec 12, 2025 02:55 am CST

The Trump administration has intensified deportation efforts through controversial tactics including threats of family separation, criminal prosecution, and prolonged detention, forcing many immigrants to abandon legitimate legal claims. Reports show ICE detention has increased 70% since January, with voluntary departures rising fivefold as detainees face harsh conditions and limited options.