Preparing for the Potential Split of 4 Million Mixed-Status Families Due to Trump’s Mass Deportations

Migrant families and immigration advocacy groups are preparing for millions of families to potentially be separated due to mass deportations planned by President-elect Donald Trump. Estimates suggest that up to 4 million mixed-status families could be impacted by these deportations, causing concern among families in states like Arizona, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Families are making preparations like getting passports and creating emergency packets in case of separation. Advocacy groups are assisting in planning for potential mass deportations, with concerns around state-level changes to immigration enforcement that could lead to deportations. Proposition 314 in Arizona, a state immigration and border enforcement law, is causing worry among law enforcement officials about the impact on community trust and resources. In Colorado, a nonprofit leader is receiving a surge of inquiries from families concerned about potential deportations and is working with lawyers to address their questions. Children in after-school programs are also expressing fears and concerns about the possibility of being deported or separated from their families. Overall, migrant families and advocacy groups are bracing for the impact of mass deportations and making preparations to navigate the uncertainty that lies ahead.

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