Mexicans are mad at the Cali Mexicans

I have a here legally Mexican who does sub work for me. He lives in Port Arthur in a neighborhood with a ton of Mexicans, many of whom are not here legally.

He told me two weeks ago his whole neighborhood was shut down because people were not leaving their houses or going outside after 3 people down the street got deported. Word spread fast that ICE has undercover agents in Home Depot, Lowe's, etc all around Texas so none of them were willing to risk it.

Today he told me how all of the ones left are pissed at the Cali riots for putting a bigger target on their backs. Apparently, they all thought that they could ride this out and Trump would only go after the criminals, but they all understand the imagery of burning an American city while waving a Mexican flag just means more support for all of them to get deported.

He did mention a few are now considering self-deporting because if they do, they can reach back out to have their of age anchor baby kids "adopt them". I looked this up, and apparently it is a thing

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When people say a child born in the USA can “adopt” their parents living in Mexico, they’re usually misusing or misunderstanding the term “adopt.” What they typically mean is that the U.S.-born child, once they turn 21, can petition for their parents to get legal permanent residency (a green card). Here's a breakdown:

What it actually means:

A child born in the U.S. is automatically a U.S. citizen.

Once the child turns 21 years old, they are legally allowed to file a family-based immigration petition (Form I-130) for their parents.

If approved and all eligibility requirements are met, the parents can apply to become lawful permanent residents (green card holders).

This is not “adoption” in any legal sense — it’s a sponsorship for immigration.

Requirements and Considerations:

The sponsoring child must show they can support their parents financially (using an Affidavit of Support).

If the parents are living in Mexico, they usually go through consular processing, which means attending an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

If the parents entered the U.S. illegally at any point, or have other immigration violations, it can complicate or prevent the process — so legal advice is strongly recommended in those cases.

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