Eunice Rendón, Coordinator of the Migrant Agenda, explained in an interview that the absence of a counterbalance in the Congress and the Judicial Power of the United States will complicate the situation of more than 5 million undocumented Mexican immigrants living in the neighboring country. She warned about the possible consequences of the executive orders that Donald Trump has promised to implement in his second term, such as the denial of automatic citizenship to the children of immigrants born in the United States.
Rendón highlighted the need for information, guidance, and legal defense for compatriots residing in states with higher migrant populations, as well as in those with Republican governments. She referred to Trump’s return to the White House and pointed out that his new cabinet reinforces anti-immigration policy, raising concerns among the Mexican community in the United States.
Regarding the anti-immigration measures that Trump intends to apply, Rendón warned that they would trigger legal disputes in U.S. courts. She mentioned the possibility of raids, the militarization of the border, and the designation of criminal groups as terrorists, among other actions that will affect the migrant population.
A decrease in asylum and refuge applications is also expected, along with complications in ongoing immigration processes. Rendón expressed her concern about the lack of counterbalance in the Judicial Power regarding Trump’s possible actions, who has appointed federal judges aligned with his policy, which could influence the resolution of legal disputes that arise.
In summary, Donald Trump's presidency and the measures he plans to implement pose a challenge for the Mexican migrant community in the United States, which is threatened by stricter immigration policies and the possible lack of legal support in a judicial context that shows a bias toward government policies.
