It is one of President-elect Donald Trump's proposals.
Currently, millions of people are left in limbo as they brace for President-elect Donald Trump to follow through on his pledge to deport what could be millions of undocumented immigrants when he assumes office.
At this point, it's unclear what that plan would look like or mean for us here in North Alabama.
Understandably, there are heightened concerns among our immigrant community, regardless of whether they are here legally or not.
With nothing set in stone, it's difficult for anyone to anticipate what comes next.
Local attorney Nick Lough advises that the best course of action for anyone is to be as prepared as possible.
“If you're sick, you go to your doctor. You're going to share whatever symptoms you have with your doctor and go from there... It’s the same thing here. If you have an immigration issue, whether you've been in a car accident or arrested, and your status is being questioned, always consult with a lawyer," said Lough.
Alabama lawmakers, including Sen. Tommy Tuberville, have voiced full support for Trump’s plan. On his weekly media call Wednesday, Tuberville said that with the country’s current financial debt, the U.S. cannot afford to bear the costs associated with undocumented residents.
“Something has to be done. We just cannot afford it. We’ve had a great legal immigration system for a long time, with over a million people a year, but we cannot afford to have 15-20 million in a four-year period coming into this country,” said Tuberville. "We will be overwhelmed, and we’ll be bankrupt a whole lot quicker than we are right now."
