President Donald Trump has proposed a ‘temporary pass’ to shield farm and hotel workers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, a move that has intensified debate within the GOP. During a visit to Florida with Governor Ron DeSantis and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi No. The president argued that farmers and hospitality employers, who rely heavily on immigrant labor, should be held responsible for their workers’ legal status, allowing them to pay taxes and contribute to the economy without obtaining citizenship. However, the proposal has drawn sharp criticism from immigration advocates and some Republicans, who argue that it creates a loophole for illegal employment and shifts enforcement priorities.
Immigration advocates, such as Jessica M. Vaughan of the Center for Immigration Studies, have condemned the policy, claiming it would allow politically connected employers to evade accountability for hiring undocumented workers.