"A day laborer waits on the parking lot of a Home Depot as federal immigration conducts raids in Los Angeles, California on June 20, 2025. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images) Hundreds of volunteers across the state have signed up to ' adopt ' street corners near where day laborers gather to find work. Their goal? To keep an eye out for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents."
"This is a computer-generated transcript. While our team has reviewed it, there may be errors. KQED labor correspondent Farida Jhabvala Romero takes us to one intersection in East Oakland to meet the people offering their time to watch out for ICE. Some members of the KQED podcast team are represented by The Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists."
Hundreds of volunteers have signed up to adopt street corners near locations where day laborers wait to find work, positioning themselves to watch for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Volunteers gather at intersections and parking lots, including near Home Depot sites, to provide visible community presence and early warning of raids. The effort mobilizes local residents to offer time and attention aimed at protecting vulnerable workers seeking day labor. Activities include standing near gathering spots, observing enforcement activity, and connecting with laborers to increase situational awareness and safety during periods of heightened immigration enforcement.
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