US anti-immigration crackdowns mirror broader trends of restrictive migration policies across Europe, raising human rights concerns globally.
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The US campaign against irregular immigration under Donald Trump is presented as a move toward authoritarianism, mirroring similar trends in European migration policies. While Trump’s crackdown involves high numbers of arrests and deportations, experts note that significant enforcement occurred under previous administrations as well, with the difference being the approach taken by Republicans versus Democrats. Despite claims of targeting criminals, many detained individuals have no criminal record. The US government has significantly increased funding for ICE to expand its anti-immigration efforts. Cas Mudde cautions that while the turn is extreme, it remains an ongoing contest within a constitutional democracy. Furthermore, similar trends are evident in Europe, where far-right parties and mainstream governments are undermining liberal democracy through increasingly criticized migration policies, such as proposals for detention centers in third countries. In places like Greece, refugees face pre-removal detention, and migrants and human rights defenders are being criminalized across the continent. Advocacy groups argue that police raids targeting migrants are not unique to the US but occur throughout Europe, leading to fear and distrust within migrant communities. Ultimately, the text suggests that both American and European nations are moving down a path of increasing migration criminalization.
