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On Monday, amid his 100-day mark in office, President Donald Trump announced a significant crackdown on "sanctuary cities" that refuse to comply with his stringent immigration policies. Trump's administration will publish a list of local authorities obstructing federal immigration law enforcement, which may result in the loss of certain government funds, according to Channel News Asia and TRT Global. Trump described this initiative as a key component of his promise to enhance border security, which he claims has drastically improved since his return to office.
Trump's spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, highlighted a reported **95% drop in encounters with undocumented migrants** at the Mexico border, claiming numbers fell from 140,000 to 7,000 following his policies. "America's borders are now secure because of President Trump," Leavitt stated, emphasizing his efforts to enforce immigration laws and uphold national sovereignty, as reported by Dawn and TRT Global.
In addition to his executive actions, Trump's administration has intensified law enforcement operations, as seen in a recent raid on an underground nightclub in Colorado, where more than **100 undocumented migrants** were arrested. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confirmed these arrests in a significant operation targeting national security threats, including individuals affiliated with known gangs like MS-13, according to Dawn.
Despite these actions, Trump faces considerable challenges, including a **plummeting approval rating**, with more than **40% of Americans** expressing strong disapproval of his presidency. His struggles coincide with heightened scrutiny and legal challenges against his policies, particularly related to the **sanctuary cities** targeted under his new executive order. Courts have continued to uphold the legality of such sanctuary laws, posing hurdles to Trump's aggressive immigration strategy, as detailed by Channel News Asia and TRT Global.