Ongoing SoCal immigration raids sparking fear in communities
ABC7 Los Angeles • • general
Key Points:
- Activists in Southern California are working around the clock to support immigrant communities amid frequent immigration enforcement operations, which occur 24 hours a day according to volunteer Ron Gochez.
- Civil rights groups reported at least 20 immigration raids in a single day this week, including a notable incident in Montebello where agents pursued construction workers from an unmarked vehicle.
- These enforcement actions have instilled ongoing fear among families, with some like the baristas at Vida Pura coffee shop sharing personal impacts such as shutting down family businesses and taking extra jobs due to safety concerns.
- Community response has intensified alongside enforcement efforts, with thousands of volunteers patrolling areas across Southern California to resist detentions, which activists say has limited the number of
