Living in Limbo: California Immigrant Stories in Trump's America
President Donald Trump's surprising rise to the White House was fueled in large part by his hard-line stance on immigration.
He promised to end protections for children brought to the United States illegally, build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and increase immigration enforcement.
Three months into his presidency, Trump has followed through on these plans to varying degrees, leaving millions of immigrants in California and across the country still trying to figure out what his policies will mean for them and their loved ones.
On April 21, The California Report Magazine produced a special edition highlighting the stories of four Californians whose lives are stuck in limbo as they wait to see what the future holds for them and their families in Trump's America.
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Living in Limbo: California Immigrant Stories in Trump's America
They came from Yemen, Guatemala, Macau and Mexico. Two came with visas; two came without. Their stories and lives are different, but they're all in limbo.
Maguiber was detained by ICE on Febuary 9. His wife, Yibi, is unemployed and now watches their three children by herself. Their 8-year-old, Kevin, is disabled and Yibi is worried about the financial burden her partner's detention is causing. (Erasmo Martinez/KQED)
Name: Maguiber (asked not to use last name while deportation case is pending)
Daniel Maher stands in front of a pile of recycling at the Berkeley Ecology Center, where he directs the fleet and mentors at-risk youth. (Bert Johnson/KQED)
Olivia looks at pictures of dogs on Instagram to help her relieve stress and keep her mind off of the news surrounding immigration policy. (Ryan Levi/KQED)
Name: Olivia (asked not to use real name out of fear of deportation)
Home Country: Mexico
California Home: San Francisco
Year immigrated: 1999
How entered country: Crossed U.S.-Mexico border at age 10 without documentation
Reason for limbo: Uncertainty surrounding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and whether her marriage will allow her to adjust her status
Saber Askar, better known as "Moe," stands outside his apartment in East Porterville in the Central Valley. He is a U.S. citizen, and he's struggling to bring his family to the United States from Yemen. (Vanessa Rancano/KQED)
