Immigrant Rights Advocates are Preparing for “The Worst” Under Trump. Will It Be Enough?
The Mother Jones article outlines the strategic preparations by immigration advocacy groups, including RAICES, as they brace for a potential second Trump administration characterized by threats of mass deportations and the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. These organizations are moving beyond reactive measures to establish robust legal defense networks, community education programs, and litigation strategies aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers. RAICES specifically emphasizes a dual approach of legal advocacy and social services, focusing on rapid response mechanisms and the preservation of human rights within the borderlands. By fostering multistate coalitions and securing emergency funding, these advocates aim to create a "wall of resistance" to safeguard civil liberties against proposed hardline immigration policies and large-scale removal operations.
