CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches, undocumented workers are growing increasingly concerned about their legal status. Local immigration attorney Laura Allison Ramos has been inundated with calls from individuals seeking advice on their options.
Ramos has been helping dozens of workers navigate the uncertainty ahead. She emphasizes the importance of knowing one’s rights during such uncertain times.
“It’s crucial for people to know if they have any outstanding removal orders,” she explained. “If they do, ICE could use that order to deport them without due process or a hearing.”
Ramos also advises keeping important documents, such as bill payments and school vaccination records, which may assist in resolving legal issues. She noted that various everyday situations could lead to legal trouble.
“Traffic infractions, like a broken taillight, or ICE raids at construction sites are common scenarios,” she said.
3NEWS spoke to two undocumented workers who requested anonymity. Both expressed deep concern about the future and its impact on themselves and their families.
“I’m truly unsure about what will happen next, whether it will affect me or my loved ones,” one woman shared.
For others, the fear of uncertainty has begun to affect their daily lives. One man voiced concerns about food banks potentially asking for Social Security numbers, leading to potential deportation or detention.
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