ICE raids forever changed the work of these gun violence prevention workers: ‘The panic is still there’
Summary
Last June, large immigration raids by federal agents under President Donald Trump’s second term caused fear among immigrant communities in Los Angeles. Violence prevention workers say these raids changed how they do their work and made young people afraid to attend school or participate in programs designed to keep them safe.Key Facts
- Hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted raids at places like Home Depot and food stands in Los Angeles.
- Many immigrants stayed home from work and school because they were scared of being arrested.
- Violence interruption workers help stop gun violence by engaging with young people in these communities.
- These workers report that the raids made youth afraid and discouraged them from joining programs aimed at preventing violence.
- Workers adapted by creating workshops that young people can do at home, like journaling to manage anger.
- The raids increased fear but also led to more community unity and efforts to train local leaders.
- The raids made it harder for violence interrupters to keep neighborhoods safe because people felt insecure.
- Guadalupe Serrano from Youth Alive noted that fewer gun violence survivors went to hospitals for treatment, possibly due to fear of immigration enforcement.
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