
No safety in numbers: America’s immigration raids
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The Reality of Immigration Raids
This chapter examines the controversial immigration policies of a recent administration, focusing on the impact of workplace raids and family separations on undocumented immigrants. It details the August 2019 ICE raid in Morton, Mississippi, revealing the personal toll on families and local economies reliant on immigrant labor. Additionally, the narrative critiques the shifting strategies of immigration enforcement and their broader implications for communities across the United States.
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