Undocumented Immigrants: Texas' Collision with a New Trump Era of Immigration Policy
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With President Donald Trump's refreshed administration, Texas has become a critical battleground for stringent immigration enforcement and extensive deportation efforts. Governor Greg Abbott has issued directives instructing state agencies to work alongside federal officials in locating, apprehending, holding, and expelling unauthorized immigrants. Additionally, Republican legislators are actively supporting this initiative. investigating further steps to strengthen those initiatives — mainly, they say, to fight criminal activities. This encompasses encouraging local law enforcement agencies to sign Section 287(g) agreements , which authorize them to carry out federal immigration duties.
The effect on immigrant communities has been significant, marked by pervasive fear and uncertainty. From an economic standpoint, sectors reliant on immigrant workers – notably construction – have been impacted. expressing significant worries regarding possible worker scarcity . Residents of Texas – irrespective of their immigration status – also experience the cascading impacts within their schools , healthcare systems , courts and public safety services.
To gain deeper insights into these issues, KXAN investigators dedicated the initial 100 days of Trump’s second term to investigation. crowdsourcing for information and gathering insights from the public. The result is “Undocumented,” a comprehensive project launched on May 12, 2025. This initiative features interactive reports (some also available in Spanish ), engaging video narratives and a podcast episode diving into the real-life consequences of these policies and proposals.
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