Even as he eases deportations in Trump-friendly industries and places, the president is using ICE as an instrument of partisan warfare.

A majority of Hispanic voters back core elements of the Trump administration’s deportation policy according to a poll released Monday

President Donald Trump on Sunday night directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to expand deportation efforts in cities run by Democrats. He also asked the agency to largely pause raids on farms,

President Donald Trump directed federal officials to expand efforts to deport migrants in the largest US cities in the face of protests and court challenges, even as his administration is looking to ease the impact of the crackdown on key sectors of the American workforce.

The president's allies acknowledge Republicans are divided on how to handle undocumented labor in the agriculture industry — and Trump himself has listened to both sides.

Trump on Thursday seemed to walk back his tone on deportations, acknowledging impact on hospitality and agricultural industries.

The abrupt pivot on an issue at the heart of Mr. Trump’s presidency suggested his broad immigration crackdown was hurting industries and constituencies he does not want to lose.

The move marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, which has vowed to deport millions of immigrants living in the country without legal status.