Immigration enforcement under Donald Trump's second term has intensified, leading not only to detentions and deportations, but also to severe financial fallout for the families of detainees.
As federal immigration arrests rise, relatives—often reliant on a single breadwinner—are left in economic freefall. Some lose vehicles, homes, savings, and the ability to meet basic needs. Even those not detained are preparing contingency plans, fearing that a traffic stop or missed court hearing could unravel their lives, as El Pais explains in a sprawling report published on Tuesday.
