New Bedford Immigrants’ Assistance Center Prepares for New Trump Administration

In the face of Trump’s promise of mass deportations, the Immigrants’ Assistance Center in New Bedford is providing locals with the tools and education they need to prepare – from knowing their rights to planning for possible deportation and separation

President-elect Donald Trump speaks along the southern border with Mexico, on Aug. 22, 2024, in Sierra Vista, AZ.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Latrobe, Pa.
AP file photo/Evan Vucci
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks along the southern border with Mexico, on Aug. 22, 2024, in Sierra Vista, AZ.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Latrobe, Pa.
AP file photo/Evan Vucci
New Bedford Immigrants’ Assistance Center Prepares for New Trump Administration
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President-elect Donald Trump has said that he plans to launch the largest deportation operation in American history. Now that he’s been elected, Trump’s campaign promises are causing fear among immigrants in our region. Morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with Helena DaSilva Hughes, president of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center in New Bedford, about some of those fears, and how immigrant families are preparing for a second Trump presidency.

This interview was conducted by The Public’s Radio. You can listen to the entire story and read the transcript here.

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