
(GoRealNewsNow.com) – Even before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump is having a positive impact on illegal immigration, as many migrants are reportedly already choosing to leave the United States voluntarily.
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Michel Bérrios, a former student leader from Nicaragua, is one of many immigrants to do so due to the looming threats of mass deportations and the “unfriendly atmosphere” under Trump’s policies.
This movement, known as “self-deportation,” demands attention and underscores the urgency of sensible immigration reform.
Michel Bérrios, holding legal status in the U.S., opted to depart due to political unrest expected under President-elect Trump’s administration.
This trend of self-deportation is rising as immigrants decide to avoid potential deportation challenges.
The Trump administration’s stance has intensified the push for self-deportation, making life here increasingly difficult for immigrants while avoiding logistical challenges of mass deportations.
Despite having legal grounds to remain, Bérrios faced anti-immigrant sentiments at her workplace in California, impacting her decision.
Her experience highlights a broader issue faced by many immigrants since the election, as uncertainty and hostility escalate.
Bérrios alludes to experiencing a lack of community support and concerns for safety that resonated with her time hiding in Nicaragua.
The uncertainty she felt remains a significant factor fueling fears across immigrant communities, according to a report by The Trentonian.
Approximately 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. with temporary protected status or humanitarian parole face Trump’s plans to dismantle these programs.
The concern that these actions will disproportionately affect those already living on the fringes is mounting.
Michel Bérrios sees the shift as a symbol of the cultural and community disconnect in America.
“Because (the U.S.) is not a Third World country like the ones many of us come from, I thought there would be a different culture here, and it was a rude awakening to realize that you and your family are not welcome,” she said, cited by AP News.
A safer and more welcoming environment led Bérrios to Ireland, where she finds the asylum process less contentious.
She received a government-issued ID and is optimistic about her journey toward permanent residency.
In deciding to leave, Bérrios touched on the lack of compassion she perceives in the United States, challenging the ethos of “Love thy neighbor” which she found lacking.
This phenomenon reflects broader immigration issues that require immediate attention.
With around 100,000 Nicaraguans entering the U.S. under similar permits since late 2022, the fear surrounding Trump’s promises exacerbates anxiety among immigrants.
The reality of self-deportation uncovers deep-rooted issues, prompting calls for effective immigration reforms that strike a balance between securing borders and cherishing the contributions immigrants make.
Donald Trump and his allies are counting on “self-deportation,” the idea that life can be made unbearable enough to make immigrants leave. https://t.co/DS70N7sIMu
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) January 16, 2025
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