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Trump鈥檚 Immigration Crackdown

President Trump鈥檚 crackdown on immigration has led to a big drop in the number of migrants illegally crossing the border. Are his tough policies working?

President Trump鈥檚 crackdown on immigration has led to a big drop in the number of migrants illegally crossing the border and a sharp rise in arrests in US cities. But his administration鈥檚 hardline approach has divided America. Two protesters have been shot dead on the streets of Minneapolis by federal agents, and an estimated 14 million undocumented immigrants are at risk of deportation. Reporter Darragh MacIntyre meets some of the families living under threat and asks whether the president鈥檚 tough policies are working.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Darragh MacIntyre
Editor Karen Wightman
Producer Rory Tinman
Executive Producer Andrew Head

Broadcasts

  • Mon 13 Apr 2026 20:00
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026 20:30
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026 22:40
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026 23:10
  • Sat 18 Apr 2026 00:35

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