By America’s Voice, David Leopold This is not just about deporting the undocumented, U.S. citizens are in the crosshairs too. Donald Trump and his allies appear to understand that mass deportation is likely to see a sharp backlash. It is their signature campaign promise and top policy priority and they plan to deploy the military into the streets of […]
BySelen Ozturk, Ethic Media Services | President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. This was estimated by Vice President-elect JD Vance to involve one million removals yearly. Can the U.S. afford these policies? What do these crackdowns mean for undocumented and legal immigrants? Mass deportation Based on Census […]
By Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Paul Froggatt / Shutterstock.com he American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. President-elect Donald Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his successful bid for a second […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy: THE CITY The mayor repeated his longstanding criticisms of the “sanctuary city” laws limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement, while saying he’d “make sure that we continue the spirit of what our laws are here.” Mayor Eric Adams offered mixed messages on Tuesday to New Yorkers wondering […]
By Americas’s Voice | Editorial Credit: lev Radin / shutterstock.com Three debates, three questions, three dodges on mass deportation At Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, J.D. Vance followed Donald Trump’s lead and again refused to provide specifics following a direct question about the details and consequences of their signature issue: mass deportation. Like Trump did in […]
By Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / shutterstock.com Vanessa Cárdenas: “The Trump agenda is clear and consequential: make as many immigrants as possible deportable, no matter their current legal status or their deep roots in this nation. From Haitians with TPS to Dreamers with DACA to spouses of U.S. citizens, it’s a violent vision […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, ImmigrationImpact | Photo credit: ImmigrationImpact The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. As politicians debate the fate of millions of undocumented immigrants living in communities across the country, a new […]
By: Michael Ettlinger, bostonglobe.com | Editorial Credit: shutterstock.com New Boston Globe op-ed from prominent expert Michael Ettlinger highlights costs and consequences of mass deportation on U.S. economy, consumers, and communities. Washington, DC — Donald Trump’s pledge to carry out “the largest deportation operation in American history” is the most consequential immigration and economic policy proposal of the 2024 campaign. […]