President Trump's crackdown on immigrants and reports of impending federal stab wounds sent waves of fear through the Latino community in Los Angeles.
Following leaked documents revealing plans for citywide immigration and customs enforcement raids at the end of the month, nervous Central Americans were afraid of shopping, using public transport and dropping off children at school, according to the local A source told the Post.
Legal residents who had previously been criminally convicted are also worried about being nebacked and deported, and even those with clean records are taking their steps. said Lorena Sanchez, the daughter of a Mexican immigrant who works for a nonprofit housing organization.
“The whole feeling is that everyone is scared, whether legal or not,” she said. “Our clients, what would they do if they stopped me? I'm on probation.” You might be detained, or your child, or your neighbor. ”
They are hesitant to board public transport or even go to church because of Trump administration policies that allow immigrants to raid their worship homes.
Parents are scared to take their children to school and are worried that ice agents will be waiting in an ambush.
“People fear that there will be family separation, and even schools are not a safe space,” said Cgicuei Dominguez, a student at primarily Latino high schools.
“I'm safe, but I don't have any family or close friends. No one wants to lose, my aunt or uncle,” he added.
With customers at home, the Latino businesses in Angel City are in a state of trouble.
“Because of fear, our store is empty,” said Sandra Terror, a Guatemalan immigrant who co-owns Mariachi costume shops in Boyle Heights' historic Latino district.
Speaking in Spanish, Tello said there were rumours that an impending ice attack was swirling around her neighborhood, and that people continued shopping for a minimum.
“A lot of people aren't coming to buy things. Even people with papers. People with papers may have a criminal history and they are worried about getting into trouble.” said the terrorist.
However, her brother and business partner Jorge Terror is optimistic. He said people were cautious because no one knows what life under Trump is like, but he believes the business will return in a year or so. Masu.
“Donald Trump can close the border, but he can't close Mariachi,” he said.
Jane B., a Mexican-American who works at her family's general store, said about half of her neighbors and family friends changed their routines to avoid ice running.
But she said that even those who realize they're looking over their shoulder are prepared for the worst.
“They think they might get deported, but I don't think they're afraid. These are people who have started from the bottom before. They know how to start again.” She said.
