Mass Deportation: People Are Tip-Offing Police for Arrests, We Are Living in Hiding – Ghanaians Living in the U.S.
Undocumented Ghanaians in the U.S. are facing mounting fear as they navigate Trump’s crackdown on immigrants
- Ghanaians in the U.S. are staying indoors
- Many are unable to work, risking unpaid bills and rent, with the threat of eviction if they fail to pay
- Ghanaians urge prayers and encouragement from home
Ghanaians in the United States are now living in fear, staying indoors and avoiding work due to Donald Trump’s aggressive mass deportation campaign.
Nana Kofi TKC, a Ghanaian resident in Texas, revealed that the situation has escalated, with police arresting anyone found outside, regardless of their legal status, for investigation and detention.
In an interview on the Ghana Se Sen morning show on Lawson TV/Radio, with Kwame Tanko, Nana Kofi TKC shared that many Ghanaians are unable to go to work, which is causing financial strain. Unpaid rent and bills are piling up, and the fear of eviction looms if they can’t pay.
He also disclosed that some individuals are tipping off authorities, which has intensified the climate of fear.
Nana Kofi TKC explained that the U.S. natives are largely supportive of the deportation efforts, citing concerns over social issues and insecurity.
However, he expressed frustration, blaming some individuals for the negative attention the community is receiving due to bad behaviors.
He urged Ghanaians in the U.S. to change their lifestyles and appealed to Ghanaians back home for prayers and support.
Kwame Agyenim, a Ghanaian in Virginia, shared that the city remains calm, but the atmosphere is tense as undocumented immigrants remain in hiding, unsure of what the future holds.
On Friday, January 24, 2025, the Trump administration began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights, carrying dozens of migrants from Texas and Arizona, arrived in Guatemala. The White House marked this as the official start of Mr. Trump’s long-promised mass deportation campaign.
This followed a nationwide immigration crackdown on Sunday, which led to the arrest of 956 people, the highest number since Donald Trump returned to power, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A number of federal agencies with newly expanded detention powers were involved in the raids across several cities, including Chicago, Newark, and Miami.
Trump’s approach to mass deportations was a key element of his campaign, which he has now fully implemented since taking office. His predecessor, Joe Biden, averaged 311 immigration deportations daily, according to ICE, mostly involving individuals with criminal backgrounds. Since assuming office, Trump has enacted 21 executive actions to overhaul the U.S. immigration system.
