The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump is preparing to intensify its anti-immigration campaign in 2026, allocating $170 billion over the next three and a half years to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The funding, which runs through September 2029, will support expanded enforcement operations across workplaces and communities nationwide.

Officials said the plan includes hiring thousands of new agents, opening additional detention centers, and partnering with private firms to locate undocumented immigrants. The initiative marks one of the largest financial boosts to federal immigration enforcement in recent years. However, public support for Trump’s immigration policy has declined, with approval dropping from 50% in March to 41% by mid-December, according to recent polls.

Critics warn that the expanded operations could strain local economies and deepen divisions in immigrant-heavy cities such as Miami. The administration maintains that the measures are necessary to ensure border security and uphold immigration laws, setting the stage for renewed political debate in 2026.