A single viral tweet can spark fear, but fear isn’t a plan. We open the door on how U.S. immigration really moves: what a president can signal with executive orders, what only Congress can change, and how courts often decide where the line gets drawn. Along the way, we unpack the politics of “remigration,” the push to revisit birthright citizenship, and the cascading consequences those ideas have for families, employers, and entire local economies.

We spend time on Haitian TPS because the stakes are immediate and personal. Hundreds of thousands rely on lawful work authorization to keep paychecks flowing, kids in school, parents cared for, and remittances steady. Pull that thread and the effects show up fast: staffing shortfalls in nursing homes, crops left in fields, and rising costs for consumers. Real stories from Ohio and Florida reveal how local labor markets react when enforcement surges or retreats, and why stability matters more than slogans.

Legal process is the backbone of this conversation. We explain forum shopping and why injunctions in one courtroom can ripple nationwide. We talk through ICE, removal orders, and the difference between a rumor and a notice. Most important, we lay out practical steps: confirm your status and expiration dates, keep records organized, show up with counsel, and use trusted resources like the National Immigration Legal Services Directory to get help before deadlines hit.

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