It also says 150,000 spouses and children could remain stranded abroad because of an indefinite pause on immigrant visas for 75 countries, while the White House defended deporting criminal illegal aliens.
Evangelical leaders and Texas pastors said churches are already caring for children after detentions and deportations, even as Trump retains strong support on immigration among white evangelicals.
What is the long-term plan for nearly a million American children who could lose a parent to deportation?
With mass deportations underway, why do economists warn of rising costs and job shortages for U.S. businesses?
Projected 1.3 Million U.S. Citizens Facing Family Separation by 2029 Under Trump Immigration Policies
Overview
Starting in 2025, the Trump administration implemented aggressive immigration policies, including mass deportations, visa restrictions, and termination of protections, which are projected to separate over 1.3 million U.S. citizens from their families by 2029. These policies caused widespread psychological trauma and economic hardship for affected families, while also generating fear and social withdrawal in immigrant communities. In response, evangelical leaders, grounded in biblical convictions about family sanctity, opposed these policies and mobilized churches to provide sanctuary, legal aid, and advocacy, despite the significant strain on congregations. Meanwhile, political divides deepened as many white evangelicals and Christian nationalists supported hardline enforcement, contrasting with interfaith opposition and ongoing legal challenges.