The article discusses the complex landscape of undocumented migrants in the United States, estimating at least 11 million residents without legal status, with 77% having lived there for over five years. Historically concentrated in six states, their distribution has diversified. The article highlights the challenges in counting these individuals and notes the increase in Venezuelan and Colombian migrants, contrasting with the decrease from Mexico. It also touches on Trump's aggressive deportation stance targeting criminals, despite many offenses being minor violations.
One in four foreigners in the United States is undocumented, with at least 11 million living without legal status, most for over five years.
The distribution of undocumented migrants has broadened from six states in 1980, now accounting for only 56% of the total, as migration patterns change.
Trump emphasizes aggressive deportation plans for undocumented immigrants, starting with those deemed criminals, while the classification of 'criminal' often includes minor infractions.
Approximately 40% of undocumented immigrants are from Mexico, but migration from there has decreased unlike increases from Venezuela and Colombia.
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