Given the highly increased emphasis on immigration enforcement efforts
and the resulting culture of fear that currently exists in the United
States, it is no wonder that
more immigrants are experiencing mental health issues, many of which go untreated. When combined with the uptick in immigration
detention and deportation, already existing conditions such as poverty,
discrimination, trauma, and lack of access to healthcare only exacerbate
what is increasingly becoming a mental health crisis. Mental health still
is stigmatized to some degree in America, and the fear of being discovered,
detained, and deported may cause immigrants to forego mental health care
altogether. Even worse, while access to mental health care is increasingly
difficult for many Americans, it is not even an option for many undocumented
immigrants suffering from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress
disorder. The demise of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
program has placed new stresses on a whole new generation of immigrants,
most of which have only known American as their home. DACA allowed its
participants, the so-called Dreamers, to avoid deportation, get state
ID cards, work legitimately, and fly without fear of being deported. Now,
as the Trump administration has phased out DACA over the next six months,
deportation for the Dreamers is no longer “deferred.” Rather,
the federal government has essentially reclassified the Dreamers to join
the millions of other undocumented immigrants currently living in the
U.S. This has brought about increased mental health conditions for a group
of immigrants who had an improved outlook on life, at least up until recently.
Trump’s unprecedented crackdown on immigration enforcement not only
tears apart families, but also adversely impacts the mental health of
all parties involved. These mental health problems are only exacerbated
when individuals are detained and facing deportation. In this situation,
you need an experienced California immigration attorney who can assist
them with this often complex process. At
Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., we know how to stand up for the rights of those who are legally entitled
to remain in the U.S.
Call us today
at (510) 756-4468 and schedule an appointment with one of our deportation
defense lawyers, and learn how we can assist you
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