The Quixote Center's policy analysis details a series of executive orders and administrative actions restricting legal immigration pathways. Starting with January 2025 executive orders, the administration shifted toward deportation-heavy policy and reviewed humanitarian parole programs. By January 2026, the State Department expanded its visa freeze to 75 countries, targeting applicants deemed likely to become a 'public charge,' while USCIS paused processing for parolees and TPS recipients.