The hard-line policies in his first term were a significant shift that reframed the national conversation on immigration and helped return him to the White House.

The Senate voted to move forward with the Laken Riley Act, which would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related and other offenses.

“ The New York Times poll found that 87 percent of Americans support deporting illegal immigrants with criminal records, 63 percent of Americans support deporting illegal immigrants that arrived under Joe Biden, and 55 percent support deporting all illegal immigrants,” the transition team routes on Saturday.

A G.O.P. measure to deport immigrants accused of minor crimes has spotlighted a divide among Democrats over how to position themselves on immigration, with some already shifting to the right.

President-elect Donald Trump's planned immigration crackdown will be in the spotlight during a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Friday for his Homeland Security secretary pick, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem,

Gov. Ron DeSantis called Monday for a special legislative session to help implement President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, saying he anticipates the new administration will enact “ambitious policy changes” on day one and Florida needs to be ready to assist.

DeSantis said Florida “stands ready, willing, and able” to assist the incoming president facilitate his immigration policies.

Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.