This article outlines concerns from New Mexico immigrant rights groups in response to recent executive orders from the Trump Administration, particularly regarding immigration policy changes that are causing confusion and fear among mixed-status families.
These families are worried about the potential for increased deportations and the separation of parents from their children due to new directives, such as the changes to birthright citizenship and the expansion of detention operations.
Organizations like the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center have been receiving a surge of inquiries, with people fearing expedited removals and the erosion of protections for undocumented individuals.
Additionally, the reinstatement of the Remain in Mexico policy for asylum seekers and ongoing legal challenges to birthright citizenship orders are further compounding the uncertainty in the community.
The broader implications of these changes could significantly impact mixed-status families, especially those in New Mexico, where fears of federal raids and aggressive enforcement are palpable, despite the lack of confirmed on-the-ground actions.