Protests Erupt Over Trump Immigration Crackdown

Nationwide protests, including Orlando's 'Good Trouble Lives On' rally, have intensified in response to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, which feature increased enforcement, cuts to social safety nets like Medicaid, and controversial legislative measures under the 'One Big Beautiful Act.' The Act introduces a federal tax on international remittances and steep fees for asylum and legal appeals, sparking criticism over their impact on immigrants' ability to remain or seek legal status. In California, millions of undocumented immigrants face the threat of mass deportation, heightening fears in communities vital to the state's economy. The legal path to citizenship remains complex and costly, with families at risk of separation despite long-term residency and tax contributions. These developments have fueled renewed debates over civil rights, national identity, and the ethical obligations of both federal and state governments. The evolving situation underscores deep divisions in American society regarding the role and treatment of immigrants.