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H.R. 1, "The Big Beautiful Bill," having recently passed the House of Representatives and now moving to the Senate, represents a significant and highly contentious legislative package. While it encompasses various sectors, its proposed immigration reforms are a central and intensely debated component. This article delves into these proposed changes, examining their potential impact on individuals and the broader system, and highlighting the widespread controversies they have ignited. Immigration Fees: A Barrier to Entry and Justice? A core element of H.R. 1 is the establishment of numerous new fees and the adjustment of existing ones for a wide range of immigration applications and processes, including asylum applications, employment authorizations, parole, special immigrant juvenile status, temporary protected status, visas, and court and appeals. The bill often sets these fees as a minimum for Fiscal Year 2025, with provisions for increases in subsequent years and no allowa...

This executive order was signed into law by Trump on January 20, 2025, a few hours after he was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. This order aims to drastically overhaul immigration enforcement, framing the past four years as an "unprecedented flood of illegal immigration," that threatens national security and public safety. The order core policy is the "faithful execution" of immigration laws against all inadmissible and removable aliens, particularly those 'deemed' a threat. Key provisions include: Revocation of Previous Orders: Revokes several 2021 executive orders related to immigration enforcement and priorities. Enforcement Priorities: Directs DHS to prioritize enforcement that protects public safety and national security, focusing on enforcing removal orders. ICE, Homeland Security Investigations division, primary mission will be enforcing immigration laws related to illegal entry and presence. The Attorney General will prior...

Trump's 2024 campaign centered around themes of mass deportation and stringent border enforcement . The anticipated incoming Trump administration is expected to focus on specific aspects of the immigration system, likely introducing policies aimed at reducing immigration numbers and tightening entry controls . During his campaign, Trump attempted to distance himself from Project 25 . However , shortly after securing the presidency, his supporters took to the social media platform X to declare, " I can finally say that Project 25 is the agenda. " Project 25, a political initiative released by the Heritage Foundation in 2023, outlines a conservative blueprint for the United States, featuring plans for government restructuring, policy reform, and social changes . CBS News noted that at least 270 proposals from Project 2025—the framework for the next Republican presidency—align with Trump's historical policies and current campaign commitments . Moreover , 28 of the ...