Deportation paradox: Routine raids reshape life for Tanzanians in the US
American immigration police in the agents. Some Tanzanians have chosen to quit jobs that require office presence, find jobs that allow them to work from home, or stay home to stay clear of the agents.. PHOTO | FILE
Dar es Salaam. When Tanzania’s embassy in the US confirmed in February 2025 that 24 Tanzanians were being held in immigration detention facilities, the cases were seen by many as isolated incidents.
One year later, those hopes have faded, as immigration enforcement across the US has intensified, reshaping daily life for immigrant communities.
