Trump’s Department of Justice has shattered records with an immigration crackdown so sweeping that over 6,200 prosecutions were filed in June alone, and more than 65,000 deportations occurred in the administration’s first 100 days—putting America’s sovereignty and the rule of law back where they belong: front and center.
At a Glance
- Over 6,200 immigration prosecutions filed by the DOJ in June 2025 alone.
- More than 65,000 deportations reported in Trump’s first 100 days back in office.
- Expedited removals and local police cooperation have expanded dramatically.
- Protections for illegal immigrants at “sensitive” locations rescinded, ramping up enforcement.
Trump’s DOJ Sets a New Bar for Immigration Enforcement
The Department of Justice, under President Trump’s renewed leadership, has filed more than 6,200 immigration prosecutions in June 2025, marking the highest single-month total since the dawn of modern immigration enforcement. Over 65,000 deportations have been reported in his first 100 days, a staggering figure that dwarfs the lackluster results of the prior administration and signals a decisive shift back to the rule of law. These actions come on the heels of Trump’s campaign promises and are being greeted as a long-overdue course correction by conservatives who watched in disbelief as the previous administration threw open the border and tied the hands of law enforcement.
The surge in prosecutions and removals is not a one-off; it’s the result of a deliberate, unapologetic strategy. The administration has rescinded Obama-Biden era restrictions on arrests at so-called “sensitive” locations like schools and hospitals, placing the focus squarely where it belongs—on upholding the law. Local police are being deputized at record levels through aggressive expansion of 287(g) agreements, overcoming years of leftist stonewalling from sanctuary city politicians who put their politics above citizen safety. The system is working overtime, and finally, law-abiding Americans are seeing the government put their interests ahead of illegal aliens.
Zero Tolerance Returns: Expedited Removal and Real Consequences
The “zero tolerance” policy is back, and it means business. Expedited removal—a process that allows for the rapid deportation of those caught in the country illegally—has now been expanded nationwide. This seismic change ends the ridiculous loophole where illegal entrants could linger for months or years, gaming the system while awaiting court dates that never come. Now, if you’re here unlawfully, there is nowhere to hide—not even in the so-called sanctuary of a school or hospital.
Federal courts and detention centers are feeling the strain, but that’s what happens when you actually enforce the law. For years, Americans endured the spectacle of government agencies hamstrung by activist judges and bureaucrats more worried about the “rights” of lawbreakers than the safety and prosperity of citizens. That era is over. The Trump administration’s approach leverages local police as force multipliers, giving them the backing and authority they need to protect their communities. The message is clear: if you break America’s laws, expect to face the consequences.
Leftist Backlash and Legal Challenges—But the Facts Speak Volumes
Predictably, advocacy groups and left-leaning legal organizations have flooded the courts with challenges, decrying the crackdown as “inhumane” and “unprecedented.” There is no shortage of hand-wringing from the same voices who cheered on the previous administration’s catch-and-release policies, open border posturing, and endless taxpayer-funded subsidies for those here illegally. Let’s get real—the only thing “unprecedented” about the Trump DOJ’s actions is that, for once, the executive branch is actually carrying out the laws Congress passed.
The complaints about due process and family separation are not new; they’re the same talking points recycled every time an administration tries to restore order at the border. Yes, there are real impacts on communities, particularly those who have flouted U.S. law for years. But the moral calculus is simple: the rights of American citizens come first, not the demands of those who broke into our country. This is not a radical position—it’s common sense, and it’s the law.
America’s Priorities: Sovereignty, Security, and the Rule of Law
Trump’s record-setting enforcement is already reshaping the landscape. The administration’s clear priorities—deporting those with no legal right to remain, revoking programs like Temporary Protected Status for those whose home countries are no longer unsafe, and punishing sanctuary jurisdictions that defy federal law—are restoring faith in the system. The message is unmistakable: American sovereignty is not for sale, and neither is American citizenship.
Labor market impacts, community tensions, and legal system strains are real, but they pale in comparison to the cost of chaos, lawlessness, and unchecked illegal immigration. The days of “get in line and wait for a handout” are over. With more than 6,200 prosecutions in June and over 65,000 deportations in the first 100 days, the Trump administration is turning the tide. Americans demanded action, and now, for the first time in years, they’re getting it.
Sources:
TRAC Reports (Syracuse University)
