Urgent Warning: Immigrants Advised to Avoid New Hampshire Travel
BREAKING: Immigration attorneys urgently warn immigrants without full legal status to avoid traveling to New Hampshire and Maine due to increased collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. This alarming development comes as the Trump Administration intensifies its mass deportation efforts, putting vulnerable individuals at risk.
Attorney Fernanda Marra Romeiro from Celedon Law in Marlborough stresses the severity of the situation, advising clients to refrain from driving in New Hampshire. “Even if you’re a passenger, the vehicle you’re in could be stopped,” she stated, highlighting the dangers for immigrants with valid work authorization who have previously been detained while commuting to job sites.
In May, Governor Kelly Ayotte enacted a law that bans sanctuary cities and promotes cooperation between state and local law enforcement with federal authorities. Ayotte declared, “We won’t let our state go the way of Massachusetts and their billion-dollar illegal immigrant crisis,” further heightening fears among the immigrant community.
Activists are mobilizing in response. Last week, a gathering at a church in Concord marked the launch of a new initiative called “sanctuary communities.” This grassroots effort aims to create informal groups that pledge to protect immigrants targeted by ICE. Activist Philip Kaifer from Manchester stated, “We will do whatever is necessary, legal and moral, to protect ourselves and fellow residents of New Hampshire.” The group plans to monitor ICE raids and report them to the media, local law enforcement, and the community.
In Massachusetts, lawmakers convened to discuss the Safe Communities Act, a proposed response to the ongoing immigration crackdown. State Senator Jamie Eldridge, one of the bill’s sponsors, outlined its key provisions which aim to prevent local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities. “The bill would prohibit the questioning of people on their immigration status,” Eldridge explained, emphasizing the need for protections that keep families together and ensure access to justice.
The urgency of this situation cannot be overstated. With local law enforcement actively engaging with federal agencies, immigrants without full legal status face heightened risks in New Hampshire and Maine. As this crisis unfolds, the implications for families and communities are profound, making it critical for those affected to stay informed and take precautionary measures.
This developing story highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and local law enforcement practices. Stay tuned for updates as officials and activists continue to respond to these urgent challenges.
