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ABHMS stands with Haitian immigrants and others, providing hope and support amid harsh policy changes

VALLEY FORGE, PA (01/28/2025)—As President Donald Trump signaled during his campaign, his first week in office has brought significant changes in immigration law. Enforcement and limitations on pathways to citizenship and asylum have become much stricter. Among the changes include new guidelines to accelerate the deportation of undocumented immigrants without court hearings. Federal law enforcement agencies have been granted immigration enforcement powers, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has rescinded the memo advising against making arrests at sensitive locations, such as churches and hospitals. In addition, the Pentagon is deploying troops and resources to the southern border, and the Justice Department is targeting sanctuary city officials who impede federal immigration laws.

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