None of the people on board the deportation flights knew what was coming, nor were they given any opportunity to raise objections in a court of law. All these men are now being held incommunicado in El Salvador’s notorious “CECOT,” or Terrorism Confinement Center. The men had their heads shaved, were stripped naked, and struck by guards, with one man reported to have sobbed, pleading with guards, “I’m not a gang member. I’m gay. I’m a barber.” Since that moment, none of the men have been able to speak to the public, their loved ones, or their lawyers. Their fate remains unknown.
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Tax Day is approaching, but the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts may make many undocumented immigrants hesitant to file taxes. Some worry that providing personal information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could be used against them. |
For generations, the United States has upheld education as the foundation for better opportunities. But the fraught politics of immigration are creating new barriers for immigrant children and families in accessing both K-12 schooling and higher education |
The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics—which have also swept up legal residents and U.S. citizens—has started to come under fire by some of the president’s supporters.
Last week, the New York Times reported that both podcaster Joe Rogan and right-wing commentator Ann Coulter have criticized the administration’s enforcement measures as a step too far.
The American Immigration Council previously analyzed the devastating effects Trump’s stated enforcement goals would have on the country. Less than 100 days into his term, the real-life repercussions are becoming clear.
Read more: Mass Deportation: Devastating Costs to America, Its Budget and Economy |
The Trump administration wants to force millions of immigrants to register with the government—or face criminal charges.
The administration is attempting to transform America into a “show me your papers” country—one where even 14-year-olds must register, and where racial profiling, language discrimination, and harassment extend to naturalized and even U.S.-born citizens living in multicultural communities. The non-citizen registry requirement will impact millions of people across the country and will waste law enforcement resources. This week, the Council filed a lawsuit against the administration. We’re leading this lawsuit because this registration scheme is unlawful, unjust, and a direct attack on all communities. Read more: Challenging Trump’s Unlawful Registration Rule |
