Verite News Immigration Glossary: Helping you understand language used in immigration enforcement

President Trump’s mass deportation campaign has placed immigration into the national spotlight, but the legal language used in proceedings remains unfamiliar and confusing to the general public. Advocates argue that the administration has effectively weaponized asylum and immigration procedures, leading to increased arrests and removal orders for immigrants who often held legal protections. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security generally responded by stating that work authorization or pending applications do not confer legal status.