### Potential Changes to U.S. Immigration Processes If Trump Wins Presidency
The landscape of immigration procedures in the United States could see significant changes if Donald Trump is reelected as president. Paola Robles Rabago, president of the Inter-American Immigration Lawyers Association (Inila), warned that processes related to humanitarian asylum applications might become more stringent and extended under a Trump administration. According to Robles, Inila has experienced a 30% increase in requests for advisory services, notably from individuals in Mexico and across Latin America.
“There is uncertainty about how much stricter the processes could get, but if Trump wins, we know the timelines for immigration processes will likely extend,” Robles commented. Her organization is actively preparing clients for potential changes under the new U.S. government administration. Robles advised that individuals planning to start immigration procedures should do so now rather than waiting for legal amendments from the incoming government.
Additionally, Robles noted a 20% rise in individuals beginning immigration processes recently. She contrasted Trump’s potential policies with those of Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. Robles expressed that Harris, aligned with the current Democratic administration, might maintain the existing trajectory favoring more relaxed immigration policies.
### Related News: Increased Legal Defense and Deportations
Alongside concerns over potentially prolonged immigration processes under Trump, there’s been a rise in legal defenses due to illegal detentions and deportations at immigration stations. These developments underline the critical need for legal support services. The shelter “Juventud 2000” has also reported an uptick in deportations, attributing this to stringent asylum restrictions.
In a related trend, the number of asylum applications in Baja California has decreased, with the UNHCR pointing to a variety of influencing factors.
### Other Local Developments
In other local news, the region is seeing efforts to reduce educational bureaucracies and address a shortage of teachers in schools through parental advocacy. Meanwhile, Tijuana has registered an increase in traffic incidents attributed to peak-hour stress, prompting the Red Cross to strategically deploy ambulances in high-incident areas.
On a lighter note, the UABC Half Marathon is gearing up, with over 1,500 participants already registered and over 140,000 pesos in prizes. In the judiciary realm, the family of a murdered guard is demanding action from the state authorities against the National Guard, seeking justice for their loss.
Lastly, dialogues to reform the Issstecali Law in Baja California have commenced, although exact details of the proposed changes remain under wraps.