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Thursday, Dec 05, 2024

Impact of Trump's Policies on Vietnamese Immigrants in the U.S.

Concerns Over Deportation Amid Tougher Immigration Policies
As Donald Trump is set to return to office, Vietnamese immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented or have criminal records, are facing the risk of deportation under his new policies. Trump’s focus on tightening immigration and deporting illegal immigrants has raised concerns within the Vietnamese community. The policies, which include targeting individuals with criminal records, could affect over 2.3 million people of Vietnamese origin living in the U.S.

In his first term, Trump implemented strict immigration policies, and during that time, thousands of Vietnamese immigrants, many of whom had arrived before 1995, received deportation orders despite an agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam that was supposed to prevent deportation. This move, which resulted in public outcry and opposition from officials, was seen as unjust by many in the Vietnamese community. Although deportation plans were later paused, the renewed push for tougher immigration enforcement under Trump's second term has left many worried about their futures.

The concerns are especially pressing for those who have worked hard to integrate into American society. Lawyers representing the Vietnamese community, like Tania Pham, argue that many individuals who made mistakes in their youth have since turned their lives around and should not be separated from their families and jobs. As Trump’s second term unfolds, it remains uncertain how the administration will address these deportation concerns, and many immigrants are bracing for the possibility of being torn from their communities.

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