Trump's Immigration Crackdown: A Return to Aggressive Prosecutorial Measures

A memo from the Trump administration directs U.S. prosecutors to investigate officials who resist immigration enforcement. This move could lead to criminal charges against state and local authorities obstructing federal immigration laws. The memo highlights Trump's hardline immigration policies and reinstates a directive from his previous term.

The Trump administration has intensified its stance on immigration by instructing federal prosecutors to investigate and potentially charge state and local officials resisting immigration enforcement. This directive, detailed in a memo seen by Reuters, underscores the administration's commitment to its hardline immigration policies.

According to the memo, authored by Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, officials obstructing federal immigration enforcement may face charges under laws against defrauding the United States or harboring unlawful immigrants. This aggressive policy reflects Trump's declaration of illegal immigration as a national emergency upon taking office.

This move also aligns with previous policies from Trump's first term and follows the recent dismissal of senior immigration officials. The directive is part of broader efforts to execute Trump's executive orders, which include resuming the federal death penalty and confronting international criminal organizations.

(With inputs from agencies.)