Long-term US residence of nearly 40% deported Mexicans spans over a decade, according to a survey
The Kino Border Initiative (KBI) has released a report highlighting concerns about the cases of community members, including DACA recipients, who have been detained by immigration authorities in the United States.
The report reveals that a significant number of deportees have lived in the U.S. for a considerable amount of time. More than a third of the deported individuals were detained in locations other than Arizona, with some being transferred from as far as Florida.
One of the cases highlighted in the report is that of Manny, a lawful permanent resident of the United States who was deported despite having no legal problems. Manny's deportation was due to a home improvement project he hired a contractor for, leading to both him and the worker's detention. Manny's family in the United States hired an attorney to fight his case, but he was not aware of the details regarding why he was ultimately deported.
Another case is that of Andrea, a 30-year-old woman from Oaxaca, who was deported after being detained while crossing into the U.S. through Naco in 2024. Andrea is the mother of two U.S. citizen children, ages 15 and 14. She was a victim of sexual harassment while held at a detention center in Florence, Arizona, and fears what will happen to her and her children now that she is back in Mexico, due to her ex-husband's potential threat.
The KBI's report also notes that 84.3% of its survey respondents are men, and 44.4% of the deportees reported having lived in the United States for more than 10 years. Including deportees who had lived in the U.S. for six years or longer, the percentage rises to 57.1%. Just 5% of the deportees reported having lived in the U.S. for less than one year.
Furthermore, the report states that deportations are driven both by local law enforcement collaboration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. It also reveals that 39.2% of the deportees reported experiencing separation from family members, resulting in severe emotional and caregiving hardships.
The Trump administration is aiming to deport large numbers of undocumented immigrants, carrying out immigration raids across the United States. However, the KBI's report suggests that these actions may be causing significant emotional and practical difficulties for many individuals and families.
The KBI conducted surveys with 278 Mexican deportees who arrived at a shelter in Nogales, Sonora, between May and July. The results of these surveys reveal systemic deficiencies in U.S. enforcement and detention practices. The KBI recommends that U.S. lawmakers publicly amplify the cases of community members like Manny and Andrea, in an effort to bring attention to these issues and work towards solutions.
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