‘Like a threat’: Mass email urging immigrants here legally to self-deport sows confusion, fear in Nebraska

‘Like a threat’: Mass email urging immigrants here legally to self-deport sows confusion, fear in Nebraska

Thousands of immigrants got the same email: “It is time for you to leave.” The order to self-deport caused confusion in meatpacking plants and factories throughout the state.

In an increasingly complex migration context, many immigrants face the difficult decision to sign or not to sign a deportation order. Although the law allows them to refuse to sign, this option has significant repercussions that can affect their future situation in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, refusing the signature does not stop the process or ensure immediate benefits; on the contrary, it can bring more serious consequences. …