Since taking office, the Republican representative has been focused on fulfilling his key campaign promise – deporting millions of undocumented immigrants. His efforts began in Chicago, where thousands of Poles live without regularized immigration status.
Local law firms are receiving numerous calls, offering not only legal advice but also providing support for confused individuals.
"Anyone who is thinking realistically about their life in the U.S. is worried about their future. Despite lacking legal status, many still see their future in this country," said immigration attorney Ewa Brożek in an interview with Jan Pachlowski of Polish Radio.
The expert estimates that in 2022 alone, undocumented immigrants contributed $70 billion in taxes to the U.S. economy. "Their status was never checked when they paid taxes or health insurance. Many of these individuals run large businesses and employ workers legally," she explained.
People walk by a migrant shelter at the former Row NYC Hotel in New York, New York, USA, 21 January 2025. President Donald Trump promised during his campaign that he would incite mass deportations with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reports on such say that large sanctuary cities such as Chicago and New York are priority for the incoming raids. Photo: Sarah Yensel/PAP/EPA
Source: IAR/Facebook.com/Ewa Brozek
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