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Asian Americans Prepare for Mass Deportations under Trump
Asian American groups brace for potential mass deportations under the incoming Trump administration, particularly targeting Chinese nationals of military age.
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PoliticsUs PoliticsChinaImmigrationNational SecurityIndo PacificDeportationCommunity Response
Asian American Legal Defense And Education FundAsian American FederationU.s. Immigration And Customs EnforcementChinese Embassy In WashingtonD.c.Migration Policy Institute
Donald TrumpBethany LiJo-Ann YooLiu Pengyu
- How are Asian American organizations responding to the potential increase in deportations?
- Groups like the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the Asian American Federation are creating in-language materials, coordinating with attorneys, and planning for potential sweeps by immigration officials.
- What are the underlying concerns regarding the targeting of Chinese nationals of military age?
- Concerns exist that this focus on Chinese nationals reflects a growing anti-China sentiment, particularly given past discriminatory practices against Asian communities in the U.S.
- How do the deportation numbers under the Biden administration compare to those under the Trump administration?
- While the Biden administration's deportation numbers are also high, the specific targeting of military-age Chinese men raises concerns about the potential for discriminatory enforcement.
- What is the main concern among Asian American organizations regarding President-elect Trump’s immigration policies?
- Asian American organizations are preparing for a potential increase in deportations of undocumented immigrants, particularly those from China who are of military age, as promised by President-elect Trump.
- What is the Trump administration’s plan regarding undocumented immigrants from China, and what are the potential impacts?
- The Trump administration's potential focus on Chinese nationals is part of a broader plan to end two Biden administration immigration programs and deport those who entered the U.S. without asylum.