President Donald Trump has taken swift action to address immigration issues at the southern border, following through on campaign promises. One of his administration's initial moves was to discontinue the CBP One app, which was introduced during President Joe Biden's tenure to assist migrants seeking asylum in the United States. USA Today reported that this decision aligns with Trump's commitment to stricter border control.

In another significant development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued memos repealing restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. These limitations were previously set by former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Fox News noted that ICE agents believe lifting these restrictions will enable them to pursue more illegal immigrants effectively.

On January 22, ICE officers arrested Franz Cadet, a 43-year-old Haitian citizen convicted of multiple drug offenses. The New York Post highlighted a broader operation where federal officers targeted sanctuary cities on Trump's first full day in office, arresting over 300 illegal migrant criminals, including individuals charged with attempted murder and child molestation.

The Trump administration is also working to expand its deportation efforts by empowering law enforcement officials across various federal agencies with immigration officer powers. This strategy aims to enhance the capacity for deportations, as detailed in an internal memo referenced by The Wall Street Journal.

Fox News reported a notable decrease in Border Patrol encounters at the southern border during Trump's initial days compared to the final days under Biden's administration—a drop of 35%. This reduction is attributed to Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Deportation flights have been organized as part of efforts to remove illegal aliens from the country.