Consequences of Trump’s 2025 Immigration Policies for African Families: Family Unity, Mobility, and Well-Being

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Immigration policy is often framed through borders, security, visas, enforcement, and national sovereignty. Yet behind these administrative categories are people whose lives are shaped by family relationships that cross national boundaries. This book examines how U.S. immigration policy following Donald J. Trump’s return to office affected African families and transnational relationships. It explores the policy architecture, patterns of exposure, institutional and governmental responses, and the practical consequences for families navigating separation, uncertainty, education, migration, and displacement. Rather than defending or condemning any administration, the book seeks a careful and proportionate assessment—recognising the state’s legitimate responsibilities while examining the human consequences of policy decisions. By placing African families at the centre of the analysis, this volume contributes to scholarship, informed policy discussion, and a deeper understanding of how immigration policy is experienced through the relationships that connect people across borders.