Trump to sign executive orders on immigration as he nears 100 days in office

CNN's live coverage on April 28, 2025, highlights key events and policies from Donald Trump's presidency, as he is about to complete 100 days of his second term.

• White House Covers Lawn with Signs: The White House displayed signs on the North Lawn showing photos of people allegedly in the U.S. illegally, highlighting Trump’s immigration crackdown. The signs, featuring individuals charged with serious crimes, were strategically placed to appear in TV broadcasts, underscoring the administration’s focus on immigration enforcement.

• Deportations of U.S. Citizen Children: The Trump administration defended deporting three U.S. citizen children, stating it was a decision made by their undocumented parents. Border czar Tom Homan argued the deportations were in line with family reunification, as the parents requested their children stay with them rather than remain in the U.S.

• Trump to Sign Executive Orders: Trump is expected to sign new executive orders aimed at increasing immigration enforcement, including targeting sanctuary cities. The orders will direct federal agencies to identify sanctuary cities not following immigration laws and reinforce border security and law enforcement efforts.

• Deportation of 139,000 Undocumented Immigrants: Border czar Tom Homan reported that 139,000 undocumented immigrants have been deported since Trump’s second term began. He disputed claims that deportation numbers were lower than under Biden, explaining differences in how deportations were counted between the administrations.

• Legal and Constitutional Remedies for Deportation: The Trump administration is open to exploring legal and constitutional options to continue its mass deportation efforts, including potentially bypassing judicial challenges. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the administration faces obstacles but remains committed to enforcing immigration laws.

• Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia: The administration defended the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, despite a court order preventing it. Homan insisted it wasn’t an error, claiming Garcia had become a terrorist. Critics, however, argued that Garcia’s deportation lacked due process.

• Trump Concedes Immigration Efforts Aren’t Perfect: Trump acknowledged that his administration’s immigration efforts would never be perfect, following reports of U.S. citizen children being deported. He downplayed the possibility of mistakenly deporting innocent people, emphasizing that the deportations target dangerous individuals who entered the country illegally.

• Weekend Immigration Raids: The administration carried out a large-scale immigration crackdown, including a raid in Colorado Springs, where over 100 people were detained. The Florida operation resulted in nearly 800 arrests over the weekend, focusing on undocumented immigrants. Additionally, two children were deported to Honduras, including a 4-year-old with cancer.