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  Three on Thursday - Illegal Immigration
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In this week’s “Three on Thursday,” we take a closer look at recent immigration trends in the United States and how federal policy has shifted over the past several years. During his first term, President Trump made reducing illegal immigration a central priority, expanding physical barriers at the southern border and increasing enforcement. Now in his second term, President Trump has moved to reestablish tighter controls. For a deeper dive, click the link below.

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Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2025 @ 11:09 AM • Post Link Print this post Printer Friendly

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