AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
Summary
Since President Donald Trump began his second term, his administration has detained over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty U.S. military members after removing special immigration protections for military families. These detentions have caused emotional and logistical hardships for service members and their families.Key Facts
- More than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty military personnel have been detained under President Trump’s immigration policies.
- At least six of these detained family members have been deported.
- Eight immediate family members of U.S. service members are still in federal immigration custody.
- For many years, spouses and parents of military members were protected from deportation by bipartisan agreements.
- The current policy reversal means these family members can be detained for months while trying to adjust their immigration status.
- Detentions have caused emotional stress, delayed military deployments, and forced some service members to take leave.
- Military recruitment often advertises immigration benefits for families, but these detentions contradict that promise.
- The Department of Homeland Security does not track data on detained military family members, making this the first reported count by the Associated Press.
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