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The "American dream" of a Cuban family vanished just after crossing the southern border of the United States in Arizona, where Border Patrol detained the four individuals, who now face deportation, according to local authorities.
Agents from Casa Grande arrested a Cuban family of four who illegally crossed the border near the town of Papago, reported Sean McGuffin, chief agent of the Border Patrol in the Tucson Sector of Arizona, on the social network X this Sunday.
“Apparently, they did not receive the memorandum, but anyone who crosses the border illegally faces detention or expulsion,” the officer warned.
The authorities have not revealed the names of the four Cubans detained.
The capture of immigrants from Cuba occurs in a context of , following the return to power of President Donald Trump, who has reiterated that he will put an end to illegal immigration and will carry out the largest deportation operation in the history of the country.
The Trump administration has warned that all migrants in an irregular situation - a federal offense in the U.S. - will be considered criminals and subject to deportation.
His immigration policy will not make distinctions between illegal migrants who have committed serious crimes and those who have only entered the country irregularly. “Any person who enters the U.S. illegally is, by definition, a criminal, and therefore, is subject to deportation,” stated at the end of January the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt. “Drug traffickers, rapists, murderers [...] those should definitely be a priority for ICE, but that doesn’t mean that illegal criminals who cross our nation's borders are off the table.”
The systematic arrests and mass deportations, which began when Trump returned to the presidency on January 20, have created uncertainty among thousands of undocumented individuals in the United States.
Despite the Republican leader's promise to focus on the expulsion of "violent criminals," his policies have made it clear that immigrants with irregular status are considered criminals and will be expelled from the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Detention of the Cuban Family in Arizona and Immigration Policies in the U.S.
Why was the Cuban family arrested in Arizona?
The Cuban family was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the border illegally near Papago, Arizona. According to authorities, anyone who crosses the border illegally faces detention or deportation.
What is the current immigration policy of the Trump administration regarding illegal immigrants?
The Trump administration considers that all illegal immigrants are criminals by definition and are subject to deportation. No distinctions are made between those who have committed serious crimes and those who have simply entered the country irregularly.
What consequences do detained Cuban immigrants face in the U.S.?
The Cuban immigrants detained in the U.S., such as the case of the family arrested in Arizona, are being processed for deportation to Cuba. The new immigration policies under Trump have intensified the arrests and deportations of Cubans.
How has Trump's return to the presidency affected immigration policies in the US?
The return of Trump has intensified immigration policies, focusing on curbing illegal immigration through mass arrests and deportations. The administration has revoked programs such as humanitarian parole and considers all illegal immigrants as criminals.
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