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The "American Dream" of a Cuban family vanished shortly after crossing the southern border of the United States in Arizona, where Border Patrol detained the four individuals, who are now facing deportation, according to local authorities.
The agents of Casa Grande arrested a Cuban family of four who crossed the border illegally near the town of Papago, reported this Sunday Sean McGoffin, Chief Agent of the Border Patrol in the Tucson Sector, Arizona, on the social media platform X.
"Apparently, they did not receive the memo, 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 arrested.
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 make the largest deportation operation in the country's history a reality.
The Trump administration has warned that all migrants in an irregular situation - a federal crime 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 simply entered the country irregularly. “Any person who enters the U.S. illegally is, by definition, a criminal and therefore subject to deportation,” asserted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at the end of January. “Drug traffickers, rapists, murderers [...] definitely those should be a priority for ICE, but that doesn’t mean that illegal criminals entering 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 fact that the Republican leader promised to focus on the removal of "violent criminals," his policies have made it clear that immigrants with irregular status are viewed as 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 illegally crossing the border 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 believes that all illegal immigrants are criminals by definition and are subject to deportation. There are no distinctions made between those who have committed serious crimes and those who have only entered the country irregularly.
What consequences do detained Cuban immigrants in the U.S. face?
The Cuban immigrants detained in the U.S., such as in the case of the family arrested in Arizona, are being processed for their 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 U.S.?
The return of Trump has tightened 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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