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Caroline Diaz Goncalves, a Dreamer who came to the United States as a child, was recently detained by ICE after a routine traffic stop, despite her legal status. This incident has raised serious concerns about the treatment of Dreamers under current immigration policies, particularly in light of Trump’s administration’s focus on mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Jose Antonio Vargas, an immigration activist and founder of Define American, spoke about the alarm within the Dreamer community, noting that many are now considering leaving the country due to heightened fears of detention and deportation. He emphasized that a significant number of Dreamers are contributing members of society, enrolled in schools and working in various professions.
Vargas expressed deep concern over the chaos in the immigration system, highlighting how many undocumented individuals face arrest during legal proceedings, undermining the very process that was supposed to protect them. He criticized the lack of due process, which contrasts sharply with earlier administrations, and emphasized the urgent need for a coherent immigration reform to address the reality of millions living without legal status in the U.S.
The discussion underscores the anxiety surrounding the treatment of Dreamers and the broader implications for undocumented immigrants as immigration enforcement intensifies, reflecting a system at breaking point where promises of safety and status have not been fulfilled.
