As President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, concern is growing among immigrant groups and community leaders across Massachusetts. The military is increasing its presence at the southern border, and military aircraft are being used to deport immigrants. The U.S. Department of Defense released photos of what it called the first “removal flight” out of Fort Bliss, Texas, transporting 80 illegal immigrants.ABC News also obtained a U.S. Department of Homeland Security memo that states migrants who came here legally under Biden administration programs could also be subject to deportation.It’s unclear what the memo means for the thousands of migrant families who are in Massachusetts, but communities are preparing for the potential of more federal enforcement across the state.Earlier this week, federal law enforcement agents were spotted making arrests in Chelsea.”We maintain that cities and towns don’t have to do this, there is no constitutional mandate for them to have …
Uncertainty grows in Massachusetts as Trump targets immigrants [Video]
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