Trump-Era De-legalization Hits 1.8 Million Immigrants, Sparks Deportation Fears

An estimated 1.8 million immigrants have lost lawful status since the start of Trump's second term, including Haitian TPS holders and people granted status via CBP One parole programs, in a sweeping shift critics call 'de-legalization.' The move threatens deportation and upends lives built in the United States, with some choosing to fight for status and others fearing return to dangerous conditions abroad; DHS says it will ramp up arrests and limit extensions, while the White House defends the policy as ending abuses.