Fearing Deportation, Mixed-Status Families in U.S. Draw Up Emergency Plans

Fearing Deportation, Mixed-Status Families in U.S. Draw Up Emergency Plans

By: Mary Campbell As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, families in the United States with mixed immigration status—where some members are citizens or lawful residents and others are not—are increasingly living in fear of separation. In response, many are quietly preparing “what-if” plans: designating guardians for their children, organizing important documents, and making arrangements in case […]