President-elect Donald J. Trump's victory incited panic among New York City's undocumented immigrants, unsettling those facing the looming threat of mass deportations and family separation.
City officials scrambled to assess how Trump's proposed national immigration crackdown would specifically impact the recent influx of asylum-seekers, raising concerns about economic disruption.
Immigration lawyers reported a surge in desperate calls from anxious clients fearing raids, while activists rallied to protest the potential harm to families from mass deportations.
Many undocumented immigrants expressed anxiety over their status, recalling the trauma of past deportations, with some fearing immediate consequences if Trump's policies are enacted.
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