Chicago Braces For Trump Immigration Crackdown
“The (Trump) administration has said that anyone who is undocumented is in danger, and I definitely think that’s the case.”
“The (Trump) administration has said that anyone who is undocumented is in danger, and I definitely think that’s the case.”
When people are given more information about the options available, support for mass deportation as the preferred solution drops well below half, overall and among Republicans.
Given Donald Trump’s recent executive orders and mass deportations, against those particularly those from Latin America, he is once again placing a target on the lives of Mexicans.
Sensationalized headlines about the small number of lawbreaking immigrants will not change the fact that entire industries, from construction and health care to agriculture, restaurants, and elder care, rely on immigrant labor, which accounts for anywhere from a quarter to half of certain occupations.
What happens when other nations (especially so-called third-world nations) advance economically and educationally? Does it cause us damage?
If you think it’s harmless political theater—a
wrestling smackdown for the masses—you might want to reconsider. The threat of a
U.S. invasion of Mexico is nothing new.
“Not only are we talking about the threat of deportation…but actual just physical violence on the street…”
“It’s both a story about inclusion but also deep marginalization,” Dr. Stephanie L. Canizales said.
It’s an economic advance from communities whose contributions have historically been pivotal in the nation’s development.
After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star in 2021, the governors of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska answered his call to tackle crime and illegal immigration along the state’s border with Mexico. Their efforts are failing, critics say.
“If you apply, you’re going to be added to this list. … And if the Republican wins, it might be something bad that you’re on this list,” Reyes said.
Every year, 400,000+ workers contribute $1.9 billion to the Illinois economy without official work authorization.