Trump's Potential Second Term Sparks Fears of Aggressive Immigration Policies

A potential second term for Donald Trump could lead to a mass deportation program targeting mixed-status households, where undocumented immigrants live with legally residing family members. This could result in significant family separations, echoing the trauma of Trump's previous "zero tolerance" policy. The economic and psychological impacts on the 5.5 million US-born children in these families could be severe, with household incomes potentially halving and long-term emotional damage. The feasibility of such a program remains uncertain, dependent on congressional support and budgetary constraints.