Trump on Saturday delayed for two weeks the administration's plans to begin deporting thousands of undocumented families — reversing himself just hours after defending the controversial proposal
President Donald Trump on Saturday delayed for two weeks the administration's plans to begin deporting thousands of undocumented families — reversing himself just hours after defending the controversial proposal.
But Saturday morning, Trump defended the proposed action on Twitter, saying, "The people that Ice will apprehend have already been ordered to be deported.” poster="http://v.politico.com/images/1155968404/201906/3778/1155968404_6044370239001_6044253724001-vs.jpg?pubId=1155968404"The officer safety concerns were related to the level of publicity around the actions, the former official said.
Operations targeting families can be difficult to execute, according to Leon Fresco, a former Obama Justice Department official.Following Trump’s announcement of the delay, Pelosi tweeted: "Mr. President, delay is welcome. Time is needed for comprehensive immigration reform. Families belong together."
"I am deeply disturbed by the President's recent comments around immigration and even more troubled at the reports of increased immigration enforcement," Young said in a statement.Get the latest on employment and immigration, every weekday morning — in your inbox.By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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