Multiple news outlets including Daily Beast, Atlantic, and New Republic report that Stephen Miller's influence has significantly diminished since Trump's second term began, with officials describing him as sidelined on immigration policy despite his earlier prominence. The White House and DHS deny these claims, but independent data shows immigration arrest rates fell sharply from early 2026 peaks and agents have reportedly moved away from Miller's preferred hard-line tactics. The headline's framing of 'humiliation' and 'punishment' reflects an editorial interpretation rather than plain reporting of what is documented: reduced influence and access, contested by the administration itself.