Mass Deportation and the Asian American Community

This document was designed specifically for advocacy with moderate lawmakers and is meant to address common misconceptions about mass deportations. We strongly believe that immigrants are integral to our communities, not just because they contribute to the economy, but because we believe in the freedom to move in search of safety or a better life.

The Trump Administration has threatened to conduct mass immigration raids against undocumented immigrants and their families. While these raids are often framed as primarily or solely affecting Latine populations, Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants make up about 17 percent of the undocumented population. Half of this population lives in four states: California (26 percent), Texas (10 percent), New York (8 percent), and New Jersey (6 percent). One out of approximately every eight Asian immigrants are undocumented, with 1.7 million undocumented immigrants coming from Asia, up from 1.4 million in 2010.

Download this factsheet to learn more about the impact of mass deportations on the Asian American community.