Mass deportations have begun across the country, which is sending fear into the hearts of your Hispanic neighbors and co-workers. The deportations are just one of the actions being taken by the Trump administration to address illegal immigration in the United States. According to WGN-TV, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have already arrested approximately 500 people across the country, most of which carry with them a criminal record. A policy change that will now allow ICE agents to apprehend suspects in sensitive areas like schools and churches forced the Green Bay Area School District to release detailed procedures on what to do if one of their buildings is targeted for a raid. According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, the district does not anticipate law enforcement issues but wants a plan in place just in case it does happen. Local advocate Imelda Delchambre says the people she works with are worried about what the next several weeks will bring. She is encouraging them to have faith.

Delchambre adds that illegal immigrants who commit crimes should deported and wishes there was an easier path to citizenship in the United States for those who are already here. She hopes that businesses that rely on immigrant labor in Door and Kewaunee counties stand up for their employees and their families.