The Trump administration’s recent immigration policies mark a significant shift toward stricter enforcement and border controls, aligning with its broader objective of reducing both legal and illegal immigration. Measures such as mass deportations, expanded travel bans, and the introduction of a “self-deportation” app have been framed as necessary for national security and economic protection. However, these policies have sparked widespread debate due to their implications for undocumented immigrants, skilled professionals, and international students. A particularly concerning aspect is the administration’s reluctance to facilitate naturalisation, effectively limiting access to United States (US) citizenship. This shift not only alters the domestic socio-economic landscape but also has diplomatic repercussions, particularly for India, which has a large expatriate community in the US. The economic, legal, and diplomatic consequences of these policies raise pressing questions about the long-term viability of a restrictive immigration system. American flags hang outside of the New York Stock Exchange,.(AP) Historically, the US has alternated between restrictive and inclusive immigration policies. The Immigration Act of 1924 imposed strict quotas, reflecting nationalist sentiments, while the 1965 Immigration …