Immigrants Self-Deport Amid Trump Deportation Fears

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, immigrants in the U.S. are facing heightened anxiety over potential deportation. Trump has expressed intentions to end programs like CBP One, humanitarian parole, and temporary protected status, which currently allow many migrants to stay legally. This has led to an increase in 'self-deportations', where individuals like Michel Bérrios choose to leave the U.S. preemptively amid fears of deportation. Migrants who have followed legal procedures, such as Jorge Luis Jiménez from Venezuela, are also at risk of becoming targets in Trump's anticipated crackdown. In Florida and Texas, individuals with final orders of removal are particularly vulnerable, contributing to widespread fear and preparations for potential deportation. The situation underscores how fear and rhetoric can reduce immigrant populations without direct government action.