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'Fear and uncertainty:' Immigrants, advocates on edge after contradictory federal orders


Published on 2025-03-05 11:20:44 - Oregonian
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  • He would have to stop his work on cases that involved immigrant children, by order of the federal government. No other information was provided. Two days later, another email came through: Never mind.

The article from OregonLive discusses the fear and uncertainty among immigrants and their advocates following contradictory federal orders regarding immigration enforcement. After a series of mixed messages from the Biden administration, including a memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that seemed to expand enforcement priorities, there has been significant confusion. Advocates and immigrants are particularly anxious about potential increases in deportations and the lack of clear guidance on who is considered a priority for removal. This uncertainty has led to a climate of fear, with many immigrants avoiding necessary services like healthcare and education due to the risk of deportation. The article highlights the emotional toll on families, the legal challenges being mounted by advocacy groups, and the calls for clearer, more humane immigration policies.

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[ https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/03/fear-and-uncertainty-immigrants-advocates-on-edge-after-contradictory-federal-orders.html ]