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Coming of age in a divided America: Gen Z under Trump

Carolina Chimoy
January 10, 2026

Many young Americans are fighting for immigrant families. Far-right youths, however, are celebrating US President Donald Trump's deportation policies.

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The United States is divided by stark realities. For millions of undocumented families, the American Dream has become a nightmare of fear and uncertainty. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are ramping up arrests, sweeping through neighborhoods and workplaces and leaving communities paralyzed. Some Gen Z activists are fighting back, raising funds for families torn apart by deportations. However, far-right Gen Z voices are demanding a United States that prioritizes their demands. The divide runs deep, from black-tie galas in New York to grassroots efforts in Latino neighborhoods. It's a battle over identity, belonging and the meaning of citizenship. Multiple identities, one generation — and a future hanging in the balance.

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