The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed a new directive to suspend most raids targeting undocumented workers in key industries such as farms, restaurants, and hotels. This pause follows a recent shift in stance from President Donald Trump, who acknowledged the adverse effects of his deportation agenda on these sectors.
Senior ICE official Tatum King communicated this directive in an email to ICE department leaders, stating, “Effective today, please hold on all work site enforcement investigations/operations on agriculture (including aquaculture and meat packing plants), restaurants and operating hotels.”
This new guidance has been first reported by the New York Times.
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated that the agency is committed to following the president’s lead, emphasizing their focus on removing the most serious criminal illegal aliens from U.S. streets.
The suspension of operations in these essential industries comes amid thousands of demonstrators gathering for a
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