The United States is ramping up efforts to deport nearly 100,000 undocumented immigrants as part of a stringent crackdown initiated by President Donald Trump shortly after he took office.

Over 2,000 illegal immigrants have already been arrested and deported to their home countries.

The ongoing crackdown has instilled widespread fear and anxiety among immigrant communities across the nation. Current estimates suggest that approximately 170,000 undocumented individuals are residing in the U.S., with significant populations in Texas and California.

Texas, a Republican-leaning state, has seen an increase in the establishment of large detention centers, which temporarily hold undocumented immigrants until their deportation.

The state is also witnessing the resumption of construction on a border wall along the Texas-Mexico border, a project that had been halted after Trump’s previous term.

The crackdown has not only affected undocumented immigrants but has also created a climate of fear among those living in the U.S. legally on various visas.

A recent incident in Fort Worth highlighted these tensions when a substitute teacher invited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to his school, claiming that many of his students were non-English speakers.

This prompted widespread criticism and an investigation by the local school district.

Texas has been a hub for immigrants, particularly from Mexico, who significantly contribute to the state’s economy, especially in the construction sector.

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Reports indicate that over one-third of Texas’ construction workforce consists of immigrants. The recent crackdown and strict policies have led to growing unrest within these communities, leaving both legal and undocumented individuals uncertain about their futures.