The recent mass deportations in the United States have highlighted the profound differences between the U.S. model and the European model regarding human rights and migration management.
In our latest TikTok video, we explain how these measures, promoted by the government of Donald Trump, reflect a vision very different from what a State should be and how the rights of migrants should be protected—or limited.
Europe: Protecting Dignity as a Priority
In Europe, the idea of seeing people handcuffed and restrained by police as part of a deportation process is practically unthinkable.
The foundation of the European model focuses on protecting the dignity of both citizens and immigrants, establishing regulatory frameworks that seek to balance migration control with respect for human rights.
Although the European Union also faces significant migration challenges, the approach is guided by a more protective and socially-oriented vision.
Europe: Protecting Dignity as a Priority
In the United States, these images are seen as something normal. The country takes a much more coercive approach, normalizing the use of police force.
These types of policies seem to respond less to a legal need and more to a political agenda with populist undertones, especially within the framework of initiatives promoted by Donald Trump.
Migration thus becomes a highly polarized political issue, where security and border control take precedence over other factors.
Resistance in California
However, not all of U.S. society supports these measures. In states like California, where cultural diversity and the migrant community carry significant weight, these policies are generating notable resistance.
The local population shows growing opposition to these types of mass deportations, and it will be crucial to observe how this debate evolves in the coming months.
A Clash of Political and Legal Models
Ultimately, deportations in the United States are not just a migration issue; they reflect two opposing state models:
- The European model, which focuses on the protection of human rights.
- The U.S. model, which prioritizes control, security, and, in many cases, the political instrumentalization of migration.
At Estradé Law Firm, we continue to analyze these issues with a focus on their real impact on people and how these models influence the present and future of international justice.
