The article discusses the impact of recent immigration policies on immigrant workers in California, particularly in Kern County. Fear of deportation has led many immigrants, like a citrus picker who remained anonymous due to safety concerns, to struggle between financial necessity and personal safety. Despite the fear resulting from a Border Patrol operation, individuals are returning to work out of economic necessity. Additionally, it addresses changes in immigration laws, including efforts to end birthright citizenship and expand ICE’s deportation practices, indicating a significant shift in the legal landscape for immigrants.
Everybody goes out with fear. But one has needs. And my needs are bigger than the fear.
Trump's actions have the potential to drastically remake the immigration landscape.
The executive order would strip citizenship rights from about 24,500 children who are born in California each year.
Two federal judges quickly halted the order.
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