'Digital resistance' volunteers push back against deportations without due process

Immigration Policy & Public Opinion - A Wall Street Journal poll indicates that 62% of Americans still support the president's deportation efforts, while a majority (58%) oppose deportation without due process [1] - Public backlash is growing against the administration's immigration policies, potentially impacting the president's approval ratings on immigration [22][23] - The Trump administration is described as victims of their own success, facing pressure to maintain high deportation numbers despite a quieter border situation [27] Community & Digital Resistance - Community organizations, volunteers, and app developers are actively working to counter what they perceive as unnecessary actions by ICE and border patrol [1][2] - A "digital resistance" is forming, with groups using online platforms to monitor ICE activity and provide support to affected communities [3][10] - Organizations like People Over Papers have over 13 million users and rely on volunteers to track and report suspected ICE sightings [10] Impact on Families & Individuals - Approximately 47 million (4.7%) children who are US citizens have at least one undocumented parent [6] - Families are being separated due to deportation, leading to emotional distress and instability, particularly for children [30] - Individuals are increasingly afraid to participate in community activities due to fear of deportation [34] Government Response & Legal Considerations - The Department of Justice has been called upon to investigate apps that allegedly help illegal aliens evade capture, citing concerns for law enforcement safety [12] - The White House claims an 830% increase in assaults on ICE officers and condemns apps that encourage the doxing of agents [16] - Concerns are raised about the legality and constitutionality of actions taken by ICE, with volunteers asserting their rights to monitor and document ICE activity [13][14] Sustainability & Long-Term Implications - The sustainability of volunteer-led resistance efforts is questioned, with some organizations relying on personal funds and calling for government support [17][18] - The governor of Massachusetts is urged to make virtual court hearings more accessible to prevent individuals from being apprehended at courthouses [19] - The administration's focus on deporting a broader range of individuals, beyond just criminals, is causing unrest and a sense of vigilanteism in some communities [31][35]