‘Scared to Be Brown’: California Residents Fearful Amid Immigration Raids

Volunteers Train to Monitor ICE Raid Escalations in Los Angeles

The day after families across the country gathered to celebrate Father’s Day, Francisco Romero huddled at dawn with 10 volunteers in a South Los Angeles parking lot. The group was preparing to patrol the neighborhood for signs of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. There was a heaviness in the atmosphere, despite the comradery and smiles. During the group huddle… Source

CBS Evening News Warns If You Look Like an Immigrant, You’re a Suspect

CBS Evening News Warns If You Look Like an Immigrant, You’re a Suspect On Monday, CBS Evening News highlighted a report on immigration in California that’s sole purpose was to generate fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement not just in illegal immigrants, but in all Hispanic-Americans. Correspondent Adam Yamaguchi, highlighting the unwarranted fear that some citizens were feeling that they could be deported, tried his best to reaffirm thos…

Schools, Groups Serving Undocumented Kids Take Their Activities Underground

This story was published in partnership with The 19th News, an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy. Schools and other organizations serving undocumented students are taking their activities underground, fearful of revealing all they do to help newcomers navigate life in America — lest they be targeted and shuttered by the Trump administration. Some have asked staff to use secure messaging systems like Signal …

Racial Profiling & Immigration Crackdowns Strike Fear in Immigrant Communities Across America

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Trained Volunteers Patrol L.A. Streets as ICE Raids Intensify

Neighborhood groups monitor immigration enforcement amid rising fear and federal scrutiny. The post Trained Volunteers Patrol L.A. Streets as ICE Raids Intensify appeared first on .

Immigration Raids Lead to More Summer Event Cancellations

With the Fourth of July just four days way, more venues are deciding to cancel or postpone planned celebrations as immigration enforcement efforts continue to upend the region. The latest include Huntington Park and the city of Industry. The Huntington Park decision goes beyond the Friday holiday and includes a 30-day pause on “certain public summer events” including summer movie nights. “This decision follows growing disruptions caused by incre…