Carlos received frantic phone calls leading him to the Ambiance Apparel factory, where his brother Jose was detained during a federal raid. This event is part of a broader immigration enforcement strategy under the Trump administration, targeting various industries in Southern California. While the stated goal of such raids is to eliminate illegal competition, research indicates they often do not increase wages and do not encourage employers to use immigration verification tools like E-Verify. The ongoing crackdown has had a profound human impact on families involved.
Carlos arrived at the Los Angeles garment factory to find federal agents detaining his brother Jose and other workers as part of a large-scale deportation initiative.
Jose was shackled and led away by agents, leaving Carlos, fearful of deportation, deeply distressed and mourning another loss in his family.
Worksite raids, though intended to eliminate illegal labor competition, have been shown to neither raise wages nor encourage employers to verify immigration status during hiring.
The Trump administration remains committed to immigration crackdowns, executing raids across various industries, despite evidence suggesting low impact on labor market conditions.
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