The article discusses the pervasive atmosphere of fear and anxiety among residents in migrant neighborhoods on the outskirts of Chicago, particularly due to the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement. In areas like Hermosa, predominantly Hispanic populations are noticeably absent in public spaces, leading to deserted streets and local businesses. Maria, a thirty-year U.S. resident without legal status, shares her experiences of avoiding public places to evade ICE scrutiny, highlighting the broader impact of immigration policies that fail to differentiate between undocumented individuals, regardless of their contributions to society.
Maria, a Mexican woman without legal papers despite having lived in the United States for 30 years, reveals her fear of ICE raids. She cautiously avoids crowded places, which ICE agents target.
The atmosphere in migrant neighborhoods reflects a deep-seated sense of fear and panic, particularly in Hermosa, where the icy grip of the Trump administration's immigration policies has rendered the community largely deserted.
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