Trump’s Immigration Reset

March 26, 2026

TL;DR

Markwayne Mullin appointed as DHS secretary, aiming to de-escalate controversial immigration enforcement tactics.
Mullin promises return to judicial warrants for home entries and increased cooperation with local law enforcement.
The Trump administration has drastically reduced legal immigration through travel bans, visa pauses, and new restrictions on family-based visas.
Changes to H-1B visa systems are making it more expensive for businesses to hire skilled foreign workers.
Refugee admissions are at a record low, with a focus on white South Africans.
Millions of U.S. residents authorized under TPS have been reclassified as illegal immigrants.
Experts suggest these policies represent a significant rewrite of the U.S. immigration system, potentially leading to net negative migration.

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