Living in fear of a knock at the door: the Cubans being deported under Trump
Summary
Cuban immigrants who once received special protection in the US are now facing harsher treatment under President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Many Cuban asylum seekers, including May Díaz, have had their applications denied, work permits canceled, and face deportation, leaving them fearful and vulnerable after years in the US.Key Facts
- May Díaz fled Cuba after protesting against the Communist government in 2021 and entered the US illegally in October 2021.
- Under previous US policy, Cubans were given special refugee status, but this has changed under President Trump.
- Díaz’s asylum application was rejected, and her work permit was canceled in late 2025.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents visited Díaz’s home in Houston in March 2026, prompting her to move to Miami.
- Since President Trump took office in 2025, nearly 8,000 Cuban nationals have been deported, more than double the number from his first term.
- Many deported Cubans are older with health problems and have lived in the US for years.
- Most deportees are left in difficult conditions on the Mexican border, without legal status, shelter, or medical care.
- Human Rights Watch warns that many deported Cubans face danger and neglect in Mexico due to the lack of legal protections.
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