Washington, D.C., amidst the chilly end-of-year air and the chaotic press blaring outside the White House, saw former President Donald Trump’s immigration policy once again become the focus of attention as official documents revealed that over 600,000 undocumented immigrants had been deported during his term. This number – though dry on paper – is now plunging America into an unprecedented whirlwind of controversy, where every voice carries with it outrage, fear, or… hope.

In Lafayette Square, hundreds of Trump supporters held up signs reading “SECURE OUR BORDER – SAVE OUR FUTURE,” shouting:

“America belongs to the law-abiding!”

According to them, the 600,000 deportations were not cruel – but a necessary step to protect border sovereignty, prevent “illegal immigration,” and keep the community safe. Many people still believe the large number of immigrants leaving the U.S. is a “victory” for the domestic economy:

“We need jobs for Americans first!” – a 50-year-old woman from Texas said, her voice trembling with emotion, raising an American flag.

But just a few streets away, a completely contrasting scene unfolded: in front of ICE headquarters, a 7-year-old girl hugged her father – a Guatemalan immigrant – and cried out in tears: “Please don’t take him away!” Her cries were livestreamed on TikTok and garnered over 3.2 million views, sparking outrage: “Family is not a political game!” – a hashtag trending in California.

Opponents argue that mass deportation is an inhumane policy, tearing families apart and paralyzing the local economy – where immigrants have lived for years, paid taxes, worked, and raised children born in the U.S. Human rights organizations also questioned: Who are those 600,000 people? Did they get legal counsel? Did they receive a fair trial? How many children were left behind?

Immigration policy experts warn:

“The numbers don’t tell the whole story. It’s not about how many people are deported – it’s about how America treats them.”

It’s hard to deny: this battle is not just about borders – it’s a question of the nation’s soul: Will America continue to use an “iron fist” to uphold the law? Or will it choose a humane path, opening up reforms to welcome – instead of pushing back?

When the sun sets behind the White House, only one thing is certain:

🔥 The immigration war is not over. And America is waiting – every voice, every vote, every opinion – from you.