As ICE raids intensify in Los Angeles, LGBTQ+ immigrants, particularly those undocumented, face dire risks of detention. A report reveals 49,000 LGBTQ+ adults in the area lack citizenship, with approximately 23,000 being undocumented. Predominantly hailing from Latin America, this community's vulnerability exacerbates with recent enforcement measures, particularly damaging in diverse districts that house significant numbers of LGBTQ+ non-citizens. The escalation in immigration enforcement actions has further ignited protests, reflecting the complex dynamic between local governance and federal authority over immigration practices.
"LA's LGBT undocumented immigrants face the most immediate risks of detention and deportation, but LGBT people who hold legal status and even naturalized citizens may face collateral consequences of the increased immigration enforcement."
"With 10 percent of the 1.25 million LGBTQ+ adult immigrants living in the U.S. located in Los Angeles County, the impact of ICE raids can be debilitating for these communities."
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