Miller’s Promotion Signals No Retreat on Immigration EnforcementMiller’s Promotion Puts Deportation Crackdown on Track to ContinueMiller Has the Power to Turn Deportation Promises Into Action
The Trump administration is not expected to reduce immigration enforcement after the midterms, officials say, as Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff. The administration has set a target of about 19,000 ICE arrests a week.The Trump administration shows no sign of easing immigration enforcement after the midterms, as Stephen Miller becomes White House chief of staff. Democrats will soon have new oversight powers to challenge the crackdown.Stephen Miller’s appointment as White House chief of staff gives an immigration hawk a central role as the administration faces calls to intensify deportations. Enforcement advocates say the next step should include employers who hire undocumented workers.