Migrant Chinese Muslims in NYC Say They Now Fear Trump

Published On Dec 31, 2024, 12:01 AM

The article discusses the plight of Hui Muslims, an ethnic minority group from China who have fled to the United States to escape persecution from the Chinese government. Many of these immigrants, fearing deportation under potential new U.S. policies, have faced dire circumstances while migrating through dangerous routes like the Darién Gap. The incoming Trump administration's promises of tighter asylum policies, including the establishment of detention camps and mass deportations, have raised concerns among these immigrants for their safety and future in the U.S.