(COLORADO SPRINGS) -- Thousands of people across Colorado are nervous as the largest deportation in our country's history is expected to impact more than 162,000 people. It's unclear how many of those 162,000 people live in Pueblo and Colorado Springs, but according to the El Paso County Sheriffs Office (EPSO), since December 2022, more than 40,000 immigrants have arrived in Denver alone, costing Colorado taxpayers roughly $340 million. "A lot of people are scared that just because they don't have documents or anything, that they will get denied and they'll be homeless on the street," said an apartment manager. An apartment complex in Colorado Springs said over 30% of their tenants are not documented. "We lease out pretty quickly just because of that reason. People were like, 'Oh, I don't have papers, is that an issue?' No, it's not [an issue]. As long as you have a valid I.D. and we screen you and nothing comes out on your criminal record, you're fine," added the apartment manager. A restaurant owner in Colorado Springs is also now worried for the future of her business. "I am afraid of everything that is happening right now, with all the surprise raids that have been going on. And now that I'm opening my second business I am even more fearful because this affects my financial situation. I'm not sure what will happen but this already affected me," said Elva Aleman, a local business owner. McDivitt Law Firm said once the deportations start, it's likely the courts will get involved. "Many times the executive orders are challenged based on their constitutionality. Some stand up to that scrutiny, some do not. So, it is going to be a long, protracted legal process to get to a point where we know with certainty that these will be the laws of the land," said David McDivitt. The El Paso County Sherriff Joe Roybal said he intended to work with all federal partners including ICE. Meanwhile, the Colorado Springs Police Chief said his department is going to focus on crime and leave any deportations to ICE. "There is no legal requirement for us at this point in time. Right now, the legal standard is what it was two weeks ago or three months ago. And we will comply, as we always have. Until there is a legal requirement for law enforcement, we will maintain our stance, our policies on that, and that is an immigration issue, it is not a local law enforcement issue," said Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez. Still, many are waiting for answers. "This has also affected me emotionally because many people who come to this nation migrate from other countries, and I have friends and family who I have made connections with that could be affected by these changes," said Aleman. The Colorado Migrant Rights Coalition is taking action ahead of the planned deportation. They are holding sessions across the state to allow migrants to learn about their rights. On Jan. 24, the Teller County Sheriff's Office is holding a press conference to explain how they will address the mass deportation.