The article discusses how Trump's mass deportation policies are supported by longstanding immigration laws that grant significant power to the executive branch. It highlights a recent incident where Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by ICE agents while trying to visit a detention center. This incident exemplifies a broader trend in which Trump's administration uses these legal tools to target critics, including US citizens. The article argues that the infrastructure for these practices was built over decades with bipartisan support, framing current actions as an extension of historical immigration legislation.
"US immigration law grants a stunning amount of power to the executive branch. Most immigration policy is largely at the president's discretion, especially when Congress is gridlocked."
"While Trump's actions may seem unprecedented, he is relying on infrastructure built up over decades, largely with bipartisan support, to target anyone and everyone, including US citizens."
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