
Trump's Fortress America
With the world focusing on Donald Trump's troubles in Washington, Panorama investigates how his controversial plans to deport illegal immigrants are being put into action.
Donald Trump fought the US presidential election with a promise to send millions of illegal immigrants back to Mexico. While the world focuses on his troubles in Washington, Panorama investigates how behind the scenes Trump is putting his controversial deportation plans into action.
Reporter Hilary Andersson meets families split by immigration arrests and children of detained parents left to fend for themselves. It has been claimed that Trump's policies are dividing America. The programme hears from those who support the deportations and films with police in Arizona as they hunt down illegal immigrants at night.
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Night patrol with police in Arizona
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'The Trump Effect' on US border patrols
Duration: 01:36
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Hilary Andersson |
| Producer | Matthew Hill |
| Director | Matthew Hill |
| Executive Producer | Diana Martin |
| Editor | Jim Gray |
Broadcasts
- Mon 17 Jul 201720:30
- Wed 19 Jul 201703:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Fri 21 Jul 201703:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Sat 22 Jul 201701:05

