A fatal car accident in Aurora, Colorado, involving an undocumented 16-year-old immigrant from Colombia has reignited the national debate over immigration policy. The teen, driving without a license at 90 mph, struck and killed 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver. Outrage erupted when the court sentenced him to only probation and community service. ICE later arrested the teen and his entire undocumented family, announcing plans for their deportation. Trump advisor Stephen Miller confirmed the administration’s zero-tolerance approach, declaring, “The entire family will be deported.” This incident has become a flashpoint in Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, which includes rolling back Biden-era humanitarian parole programs for migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti. The Supreme Court recently upheld Trump’s move to terminate these protections, marking a significant legal victory for his administration.

Beyond parole, Trump is also targeting Temporary Protected Status (TPS), with the Supreme Court allowing his administration to rescind TPS for 350,000 Venezuelans. These efforts are being described as “Zero Tolerance 2.0,” with a broader scope impacting long-time U.S. residents, not just new arrivals. Democratic leaders and immigrant advocates have condemned the measures as cruel and politically motivated, while Trump defends them as necessary for national security and law enforcement. Legal challenges continue, and the courts remain active battlegrounds. With the 2025 election approaching, immigration is shaping up to be a central campaign issue, leaving thousands of migrant families in legal limbo as they await clarity on their future.