Summary
Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has reignited fears among undocumented migrants with promises of “mass deportations” and migrant communities are bracing for uncertainty and a new wave of nativism.
His administration plans to target those deemed public safety or national security threats, potentially reinstating workplace raids and using military resources.
Advocates warn that “collateral arrests” could sweep up migrants without criminal records.
Many, like “Dreamers” protected under DACA, fear family separations, while others, such as Carlos in NYC, hope Trump’s economic policies might benefit them.
“A lot of Latinos, those who can vote, did so because they think he [Trump] can improve the economy. That would be very good for us too,” said Carlos, an undocumented Mexican who lives in New York City.
The article left me confused.
How does one pay income tax and file taxes while undocumented? Wouldn’t you need a social security number, and hence be documented?
Could I create an imaginary person to file taxes for?
Anyone can go to a ss office and get a tax id for free. It acts as a ss#
I see.
Seems like an easy thing to fix no matter which direction you take.