The Trump administration is tightening immigration policies by denying hundreds of thousands of refugee applications and accelerating deportations, aiming to discourage asylum seekers.

CNN reports that new measures target those who entered the U.S.illegally and later applied for asylum, with faster case closures under expanded deportation rules.

Federal authorities face criticism for not detaining enough undocumented immigrants, prompting broader enforcement efforts. A 2023 report showed that 25% of asylum seekers had crossed the border unlawfully in the past decade. While U.S. law permits asylum for those facing persecution, access has significantly narrowed under Trump, leaving 1.45 million applications pending.