It Could Happen Here Darién Gap: One Year Later | Part Three: The American Nightmare
Dec 3, 2025
Dive into the harrowing realities facing migrants as they navigate ICE raids and detention. Discover Primrose’s story and the emotional turmoil during her time in captivity, alongside her daughter, Kimberley. Witness community protests erupting against aggressive deportation tactics. Hear about the psychological toll of detention and the struggle for asylum amidst bureaucratic hurdles. Finally, explore the importance of legal advocacy and community support in these extraordinary circumstances.
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Policy Shift That Closed Asylum Pathways
- Trump administration rapidly changed immigration rules to block asylum and expand removals, increasing risk for migrants who reach the US.
- Policies used emergency declarations, expanded surveillance, and military support to deter crossings and accelerate deportations.
Use Of 212(f) To Sidestep Asylum
- The government used INA 212(f) proclamations to broadly suspend entries and avoid normal asylum processing.
- Migrants now often face only Convention Against Torture screenings and swift removal to third countries.
Unmarked Vehicles, Impersonators, And Fear
- Masked men in unmarked vehicles began grabbing migrants, sometimes impersonating ICE and triggering trauma for people who fled disappearances.
- Communities increasingly felt unsafe in the US as enforcement tactics escalated.
