Summary
A group of former senior federal immigration officials proposed a new plan to change the U.S. immigration system. Their plan includes ideas like "immigration probation" and a 10-year limit on deportations. These proposals come as President Trump’s administration continues to focus on mass deportations.
Key Facts
- Former immigration officials created a new plan calling for changes to the U.S. immigration system.
- The plan suggests introducing "immigration probation," a two-year program as an alternative to deportation.
- It also proposes a 10-year time limit on deportations for some long-term residents.
- The plan was developed over eight months through collaboration in an Immigration Policy Fellowship.
- President Trump’s administration is currently focused on large-scale deportation efforts.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is managing a backlog of around 11.3 million immigration applications.
- A survey found that most registered Republicans support immigration solutions focusing on security and legal pathways.
- The proposal includes a 10-year rule, which could be reset if new violations occur or in cases of serious crimes.
