President Donald Trump wasted no time in addressing his core campaign issues related to the southern border on his Inauguration Day by signing executive orders. Trump emphasized the importance of addressing people entering the country from prisons and mental institutions, rather than inflation. He signed the orders in front of supporters in D.C., prompting concerns among immigrant families, as highlighted by Revolucion Educativa (RevED) Chief Community Advocacy and Impact Officer Christy Moreno. The Trump Administration justifies its stringent border enforcement policies by citing stories like Laken Riley’s tragic death caused by a Venezuelan migrant who had been released in the U.S. after being arrested for shoplifting.
The administration’s tough stance on border enforcement is supported by a bill aimed at detaining non-U.S. citizens arrested for certain crimes. Immigration Attorney Yanky Perelmutter expressed concerns about law-abiding individuals getting caught up in enforcement efforts. Perelmutter highlighted the potential impact of large raids on families and businesses of legal residents. With a significant number of unauthorized immigrants in Missouri and Kansas, the potential impact of wide-spread removal attempts is a cause for concern. The complex issue of different legal statuses within immigrant families adds to the uncertainty and fear surrounding the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.
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