In Bushwick, Brooklyn, District Three Immigration Services has seen an overwhelming surge in clients needing help with legal documentation due to heightened fears stemming from political changes. Msgr. James Kelly, 87, leads this operation, offering services at a discounted rate. The office typically handles about 50 clients a day, but this number has increased to 80 since the inauguration of President Trump. Immigrants, terrified of mass deportations, flock to the office for assistance, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges facing those seeking legal status in the current climate.
Before the inauguration, the office would typically see 50 clients in a day; that number is now up to 80.
The work they do out of their cramped office has never been in greater demand and their ability to help has never been less guaranteed.
A rudimentary sign taped to the front door denoting a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. was summarily ignored.
Many immigrants are navigating fear and uncertainty as promises of mass deportations loom larger.
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