U.S. immigration policy has reached a boiling point this December as former President Donald Trump’s administration implements aggressive enforcement measures, including nationwide raids and the transfer of detained migrants to a newly constructed mega prison in El Salvador. The moves have drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups and sparked heated debates about border security.
⚡ What’s happening: Over 10,000 migrants have reportedly been detained since October 2025 under Trump’s expanded enforcement program. Those arrested are being flown to a controversial detention facility in El Salvador – a project funded through a bilateral agreement signed earlier this year.
🌎 Global reactions: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees called the policy "a dangerous precedent," while activists compare the Central American facility to Australia’s offshore detention centers. Meanwhile, Salvadoran officials emphasize the economic benefits of the $200 million project.
💬 Domestic divide: The policy has become a cultural flashpoint, with supporters praising "long-overdue border control" and opponents organizing nationwide #CloseTheCamps protests. Legal challenges are pending in multiple federal courts.
