Downey, known for its vibrant Latino community, is facing turmoil due to recent Trump-era immigration raids. Councilman Mario Trujillo highlights the fear gripping the city, where even documented residents are afraid to go out. This climate of apprehension has further hurt an already struggling local economy, with businesses seeing a significant drop in patrons. Locals like Paula Mejia express their anxiety, carrying documents out of fear of mistaken identity. The raids highlight the tensions within a community that has historically been a refuge for upwardly mobile Latinos.
With the recent ICE raids, even documented residents are scared to leave their homes, fearing they could be mistaken for undocumented individuals just because they are Latino.
Downey's downtown area has become eerily quiet as the community grapples with the fear instilled by federal immigration enforcement amid an already fragile economy.
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