The Take What does the second Trump inauguration mean for mass deportations?
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Jan 20, 2025 Maribel Hernandez Rivera, Director of Policy and Government Affairs for the ACLU’s Border and Immigration division, discusses the looming uncertainty immigrants face with Trump’s second term. She highlights the potential for mass deportations and the emotional toll on families caught in this reality. The conversation delves into the struggles of asylum seekers, including a poignant story of a mother and daughter facing perilous conditions. Rivera shares vital strategies for fighting back against oppressive policies while emphasizing the importance of knowing one's rights and community resilience.
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Family Separation Fears
- Maribel Hernandez-Rivera's husband has temporary protected status, making him vulnerable to deportation under Trump's policies.
- They are now in "crisis planning" mode, unsure whether she would follow him to Honduras, where his family members were killed, or stay to support her dependent mother.
Know Your Rights
- Everyone in the US, regardless of citizenship status, has constitutional rights.
- Exercise your right to remain silent, ask for a lawyer, and demand a warrant if ICE comes to your door.
Bipartisan Enforcement
- The Biden administration also deported many undocumented immigrants and planned to expand migrant detention.
- The ACLU fights for immigrant rights regardless of the political party in power, focusing on upholding the Constitution.