In 2025, with President Donald Trump back in office, the concept of resistance has taken on renewed significance, especially for immigrants facing heightened challenges. This blog post explores the courageous stand of Danielle Sassoon, a conservative lawyer who resigned rather than drop a corruption case against New York City's mayor, illustrating the importance of standing up for justice. It also emphasizes the role of the legal system in protecting immigrant rights, the necessity for immigrants to stay politically active, and practical steps to safeguard themselves and their families in an increasingly uncertain environment.

In January 2025, DHS invoked a 1996 law to authorize state and local police to enforce federal immigration laws, expanding Trump’s crackdown on immigration.