'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples

4/25/2026, 1:03:36 AM en source ↗

Summary

Trump's aggressive deportation campaign is forcing mixed-status couples — where one partner is undocumented — to make agonizing choices between family separation or relocating abroad together. The human impact of the crackdown is illustrated through personal stories of couples facing an uncertain future.

Preview

The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

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