In Waukegan, a heavily immigrant community, residents are feeling the impact of recent immigration crackdowns by the Trump administration. A food distribution at United Giving Hope Church saw many cautious attendees, highlighting the anxiety among immigrants, particularly women and children. With increased raids and public threats of deportation, many, like Rosa, a six-month pregnant woman, are skipping necessary medical appointments for fear of being apprehended. The situation exemplifies how heightened enforcement is altering daily life for vulnerable populations in the area.
"We're afraid," she says. "We're staying indoors, to avoid deportation."
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