Trump's second presidency sparks fear of 'scary' time ahead among some immigrants

Donald Trump's victory has set off a wave of fear and anxiety across immigrant communities nationally.

Immigrant families are coming to grips with multiple realities, from the threat of widespread deportations to the understanding that a broad swath of Americans don't want them here.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for a special legislative session to strategize how the state will counter Trump 's plans.

The Department of Homeland Security in April gave out more than $300 million in grants to cities grappling with humanitarian crises.

The optics of Abbott 's busing program, which forced cities to provide shelter and services to tens of thousands of migrants, fueled some Americans ' anger with the Biden-Harris administration's handling of the border.

The administration was broadly successful in ramping up immigration enforcement and making legal immigration more difficult.

Still, she isn't making plans for the couple's 14th anniversary next year . "Not sure where we're celebrate," she said. "Hopefully together, with our loved ones, and not separated due to cruel policies." Bart Jansen contributed to this report. Lauren Villagran can be reached at [email protected].