# The aggressive immigration strategy of the Trump administration

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**Created:** [February 3, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aggressive-immigration-strategy-of-the-trump-administration/1027349 "2026-02-03T21:44:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 24, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aggressive-immigration-strategy-of-the-trump-administration/1027349/37 "2026-05-24T23:08:54Z")

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> [@Trump regime says green card seekers must leave U.S. to apply](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-regime-says-green-card-seekers-must-leave-u-s-to-apply/1030319/1):
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> The Trump regime now says that green card seekers must leave the U.S. to apply,

And, of course- not be let back in.

I am not sure he actually has the legal authority to do so. I have little doubt there will be legal challenges soon.

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