The article highlights the pervasive fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities due to aggressive immigration policies. Leaders at an immigrant rights forum express the importance of moving beyond fear into action. Mayra Barragan-O'Brien emphasizes the communal power present despite threats. Erika Pinheiro notes that while enforcement has intensified, it has not necessarily led to increased deportations, yet it instills panic that prevents immigrants from seeking aid. Luz Gallegos stresses the need for education on rights and collective organizing. The discussion addresses real threats while fostering resilience and empowerment within these communities.
We have to prepare for the worst, said Gallegos. Despite the focus on resilience and resistance, all at the forum acknowledged that there were real threats to immigrant communities.
The fear of communities is real, said Pinheiro. A lot of what's being publicized are things that have happened for years, but because of the way it's being sensationalized, people are afraid to go to school, to go to work.
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