A significant exodus from the United States has been observed, consisting of over a million undocumented immigrants. The scale of this situation is creating a ripple effect across interconnected global socio-political structures. The affectees of these changes include various stakeholders: migrants themselves, their countries of origin, the US domestic sphere, and potentially foreign countries including Japan due to its ongoing dialogue with the US over immigration issues. Precise reasons for this mass departure remain multifaceted, determined by US immigration policies, global political climate, and individual circumstances.

Within Japan, this news is viewed through the lens of its own immigration policies and societal perception of immigrants. The controversial issue of accepting more foreign workers to counter Japan’s shrinking and ageing population is a focal point. Additionally, any potential impact that the US immigration situation could have on bilateral relations and international negotiations plays a critical role in shaping public and governmental response.

In contrast, the US has a more diverse migrant population and in recent years, has grappled with public debates over immigration policy, encompassing aspects from border control to DACA. In the EU, the topic of immigration is also heated, with different member nations having starkly differing views and legislative approaches, influenced by factors such as the refugee crisis and EU's freedom of movement principle.