Undocumented immigrants in California are increasingly going into lockdown due to fears of deportation sparked by aggressive enforcement actions from the Trump administration. Everyday activities have become daunting as families avoid hospitals and public spaces. A Pentecostal church in East Los Angeles has witnessed a significant decline in attendance, while online services have surged. One church member postponed his leukemia treatment out of fear of arrest. Experts point to a troubling combination of racial profiling and the erosion of constitutional rights as key factors driving this behavior among immigrant communities.
"It's a harmful form of racial profiling combined with the suspension of constitutional rights and due process. That's why many families are staying at home."
"Now, half as many attend and viewership of live-streamed services on Facebook and YouTube has increased."
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