The article discusses the impact of aggressive deportation tactics on migrant farmworkers in California, particularly in the context of bird flu prevention. As fear of deportation rises, outreach workers report that many farmworkers are hesitant to engage in conversations about health and safety, focusing instead on understanding their constitutional rights. This shift in priorities has affected efforts to inform these workers about avian influenza risks, with many now opting to remain isolated and avoid contact with health officials for fear of immigration repercussions.
"People are very scared to go out, even to get groceries," said Rosa Yanez, an outreach worker at Strangers No Longer. "People are worried about losing their kids, or about their kids losing their parents."
I used to tell people about the bird flu, and workers were happy to have that information," Yanez said. "But now people just want to know their rights."
Outreach workers who teach farmworkers about the bird flu, provide protective gear, and connect them with tests say they noticed a dramatic shift after immigration raids beginning on Jan. 7.
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