Illegal migrants are reportedly choosing to self-deport ahead of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, according to NewsNation reporter Jorge Ventura. The move comes as Trump has pledged to launch mass deportations starting immediately after his inauguration, with targeted raids planned in sanctuary cities.
Immigration attorney Rolando Vasquez explained that some migrants who entered the United States during the Biden administration are opting to return to their home countries out of concern over the incoming administration’s stricter immigration enforcement policies. “Some of my clients are voluntarily leaving, fearing deportation under President Trump,” Vasquez told NewsNation.
The trend is also influenced by changes in international deportation agreements. Mexico has reportedly agreed to accept non-Mexican deportees, a significant shift that could impact Cuban and Venezuelan migrants the most. Both nations have historically refused deportation flights from the U.S., but they may now accept such individuals if deported from Mexico. This new policy adds another layer of urgency for migrants considering their options.
Trump’s renewed focus on immigration enforcement is expected to have a profound impact on border and interior enforcement, with promises to restore many of the policies implemented during his first term.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly weighing a proposal aimed at “supporting” illegal immigrants and their families in anticipation of former President Donald Trump’s potential mass deportation policies.
The draft plan, titled the “Immigrant Support Network Concept,” was obtained by Politico and outlines the creation of regional hubs to connect at-risk individuals and their families with various resources, including legal services, schools, and local governments. The proposal comes as state leaders brace for the possibility of renewed immigration enforcement under a second Trump administration.
Fox News Digital contacted Trump’s representatives for comment. Newsom’s office confirmed that the draft was prepared by the California Department of Social Services but has yet to undergo review in Sacramento. Newsom and other California lawmakers have previously taken steps to counter Trump’s immigration policies, including establishing a $25 million legal defense fund following his first election.
