It's actually a far less effective enforcement scheme than even Obama used both in absolute numbers and in priority.
The Trump admin is stuffing the processing queue (which is normally overwhelmed with high-priority cases) with thousands of low-priority cases, which actually has the effect of keeping dangerous people (always been high-priority) in the country longer.
Just what you'd expect from a totally braindead manager. Looks great if you're a malicious moron though!
Targeting "innocent" people is the point. It makes sure that nobody wants to come in.
>which actually has the effect of keeping dangerous people (always been high-priority) in the country longer.
I agree. The processing should be much faster. The detentions are so stupid, just get them on a plane.