In another twist in the controversial and much-discussed immigration saga, Donald Trump unveiled plans to revisit and potentially amend the ongoing procedures for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The scoop came straight from the POTUS himself during a White House press brief held on Thursday, June 12. His proposed executive order is aimed at barring certain undocumented immigrants from deportation, a move sparked by the growing unease and criticism targeting ICE raids, which are reportedly causing unprecedented labor shortages, particularly in the farming and hospitality sectors.
Trump, known for making bold and often eyebrow-raising statements, has acknowledged the collateral damage caused by his administration’s immigration crackdown. Speaking on the White House lawn, the President candidly expressed his concern for the woes of farmers, a demographic deeply impacted by the ICE raids. Here’s what he had to say, “Our farmers are being hurt badly.” He further elaborated on the complexities faced by industries reliant on workers who, despite not having legal status, have been part of their operations for over two decades. Trump went on to indicate that the implementation of a new policy was necessary to safeguard the interests of these key sectors. His remarks underscored the fear that these industries may be forced to hire potentially dangerous individuals to substitute the deported workers.
A flurry of ICE raids initiated in Nebraska and California recently have further fueled the already tense atmosphere. High-intensity actions involving authorities pursuing and arresting undocumented workers in farms and plants have added to the charged environment. One particularly arresting footage, sourced from Ventura County, showed ICE agents engaging in a frenzied foot chase with an immigrant worker before apprehending and handcuffing him. This incident, unfortunately, was not isolated, but part of a series of dozens of similar arrests carried out on that day.
But Trump’s abrupt policy pivot is not without critics. Oxnard Mayor Luis McArthur expressed his outrage at these raids, branding them as “unjustified and harmful.” According to McArthur, these acts of aggressive sweep-ups are not making the situation any safer; on the contrary, they are only triggering more alarm and chaos.
ICE agents aggressively continued their so-called “sweep-operation” well into Nebraska. Authorities stormed Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha, leaving the owner in shock after ICE detained 70 of his undocumented employees, basically paralyzing his business operations. Gary Rohwer, standing amidst the ruins of his workforce, called for a re-assessment of the system used to evaluate and hire workers, sticking to his guns that he had always abided by the rules while employing his staff.
President Trump’s change of heart is sure to keep critics and supporters alike on their toes. As we all eagerly wait to see what his new executive order will encompass, it is clear that the immigration debate rages on, showing no signs of losing momentum. Whether this proposed order will soothe the turmoil or add another layer of controversy to the already divided public opinion remains to be seen.
NEW: President Trump says an executive order is potentially coming, allowing some illegal immigrants to stay in the country so farmers don't run out of workers.
"Our farmers are being hurt badly. They have very good workers."
"They've worked for them for 20 years. They're not… pic.twitter.com/nEskYYUBdm
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 12, 2025
ICE agents arrived at produce farms in Ventura County at 6am Tuesday and were seen chasing workers to detain them. Full story: https://t.co/7lofZTlbj8 pic.twitter.com/Sh5WTud7lc
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) June 11, 2025
ICE agents targeted dozens of suspected undocumented migrants at a large meat packing facility where they work in Omaha, Nebraska on Tuesday. The agency says it's the state's largest worksite immigration roundup in President Trump's second term. pic.twitter.com/8vdmpmr0PI
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) June 12, 2025
