The Biden administration could improve conditions for immigrant communities

Immigration policies of the Trump administration have generated negative repercussions among immigrant communities in the US, especially those undocumented. On the one hand, Trump’s zero tolerance policy increased the separation of immigrant families at the borders, leaving hundreds of minors in limbo. On the other hand, his government substantially reduced benefits and alternatives available to undocumented immigrants, preventing them from using medical services and increasing mass deportations.

Therefore, President-elect Joe Biden, who was elected by the American population on November 3, will have to face the repercussions of Trump’s policies on the local immigration system.

It is important to clarify that the Democratic nominee has a different view than Trump when it comes to immigration. Biden plans to reverse most policies implemented by the Trump administration in order to increase legal alternatives for foreigners, offer more benefits to the most vulnerable immigrant communities and restructure the immigration system.

Since the two administrations differ in their views on immigration, dozens of activists, experts, critics, and immigrant rights advocates have voiced their views on changes that could benefit immigrant communities in the US and steps that the Biden government must take to fulfill its immigration purposes and proposals.

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Experts state well-being among immigrant communities might improve with Biden

A group of experts analyzed, through extensive research, the possible impact of the Biden administration on the health and well-being of undocumented immigrant communities in the US.

They state that undocumented immigrants have experienced truly precarious situations during Donald Trump’s term, mainly because his policies do not allow them to use medical services or other social benefits for fear of deportation.

Adding to that, the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory worsened the situation since, many of them, risked their lives and did not seek medical assistance to protect their immigration status, even if they had legal permits.

Therefore, the fact that the Biden administration intends to offer more benefits to immigrant communities improves cultural inclusion in the US, allows them to access medical services during the health crisis caused by the global pandemic, and improves considerably their quality of life.

Apart from physical health, experts also mention and reiterate the need to improve conditions for immigrant communities to protect their mental health, which has been tremendously affected with the Trump administration.

They mention that the Biden government has an obligation to protect the development and mental health of minors separated from their families at the borders and those who arrive in the country during his term.

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