Mexico City 5 Mar (ANA) - Mexico has opened legal aid centres at consulates in 50 US cities, in a move designed to protect its citizens from tougher immigration enforcement. Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray reaffirmed concerns about the human rights of Mexicans in the US. But migrant defence centres would not "promote illegality," he said. Mexico is worried about the impact that guidelines issued last month by President Donald Trump will have on the lives of its citizens. Mr Trump ordered federal agents to join local police and immigration officers to enforce deportation procedures. Millions of Mexicans who have lived in the US for many years are suddenly facing the prospect of fighting a lengthy and costly legal battle against deportation. The new defence centres will provide free legal assistance for Mexican citizens who feel that their rights in the US are being threatened.(ANA)

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