politics
March 14, 2026
US immigrant parents are taking intense precautions in case of detention: ‘I need to prepare for the worst’
From wills and guardianship papers to advance healthcare directives, parents are anticipating dying in custody or being deported without warning
TL;DR
- Undocumented immigrants are creating wills and guardianship documents due to fear of detention or deportation.
- Increased immigration enforcement and deaths in ICE custody are driving these preparations.
- South Florida is seeing a significant rise in local law enforcement participation in immigration enforcement.
- Parents are also assembling emergency packets for children and making financial and digital preparations.
- The fear extends beyond deportation to the possibility of sudden disappearance and lack of access to children.