In response to Donald Trump's reelection, migrant support groups are gearing up for the potential implementation of mass deportations promised by the president-elect. Immigration attorney Camille Mackler, along with over 80 legal service providers in New York State, are prepared to defend the rights of immigrants who were previously not considered a priority for removal by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Mackler expressed concerns about a potential broader scope for deportations, stating, 'We can expect a much bigger drag net for deportation. Right now, there is some prioritization of who ICE's resources would be deployed against, and I think now they're just going after anyone they can.' She also highlighted the challenges immigrants may face in finding legal representation due to attorney shortages, especially with potential pressure on immigration judges to expedite case adjudications under the incoming Trump administration.
