They Never Thought Trump Would Have Them Deported
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This article from The Atlantic explores the experiences of immigrants who believed they would be safe under President Trump’s “mass deportation” policies. Although his campaign pledged to focus on unauthorized immigrants with serious criminal records or those posing clear threats to public safety, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested and deported asylum seekers, green-card holders, and undocumented individuals with no criminal history. Many of these individuals have American-born children, deep-rooted ties to their communities, and have contributed to society through church involvement and volunteer work. Critics, including immigration lawyers and even some Trump supporters, argue that this policy shift undermines due process and discretion, leading to broken families, fearful communities, and the dismantling of lives that long-time residents spent years building.