America First in Action: Deportations Surge, Jobs Return, D.C. Gets Tough
Impact Score: 2.8
Timeline: U.S. manufacturing investment over the next five years; ongoing efforts for increased deportations and enhanced public safety in D.C.
Summary: Since President Trump’s inauguration, ICE has increased deportation flights by 15%, focusing on criminal illegal immigrants. GE Appliances is investing $3 billion to expand U.S.-based production, creating 1,000 jobs as part of the Made in America initiative. Washington, D.C. is adopting stricter law enforcement policies targeting juvenile and young adult offenders, including proposals to prosecute violent crimes by juveniles in adult courts. These actions present risks and opportunities for institutions like Vanderbilt University, affecting international students, research collaborations, and academic programs related to law, engineering, and public policy.
Key Actions: Support international students through legal and advocacy resources; engage with policymakers on manufacturing investments; expand legal and criminology curricula; analyze public safety policy impacts; and explore new research and partnership opportunities in manufacturing and criminal justice.
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