A ripple of fear has swept through U.S. border communities as immigration enforcement raids escalate, with reports of families hesitant to step outside or send children to school. The Trump administration recently directed authorities to make 1,800+ daily immigration arrests, sparking widespread anxiety. 🏡❌
\"We feel hunted,\" said María, a San Diego resident who asked to withhold her last name. \"Even grocery stores feel dangerous now.\" Local advocacy groups report a 70% drop in community center attendance this week.
CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan documented enforcement officers conducting targeted operations in migrant neighborhoods, while the White House maintains the raids focus on \"individuals with criminal records.\" Critics argue the approach creates a chilling effect, deterring crime reporting and undermining trust.
As debates over border policy intensify, affected communities brace for uncertainty. 🌎⚖️ Will this crackdown reshape America's immigration landscape? Stay tuned.
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Fear spreads across border communities as immigration raids increase
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