“Despite Border Patrol’s demonstrably false claim that this raid targeted criminals, we believe it went far beyond that. We are heartbroken to share that two UFW members were detained and are now in Mexico. Both members had lived and worked in the United States for over 15 years. One leaves behind two children under the age of 10, and the other leaves behind four children between the ages of four and 10.”
Antonio De Loera-Brust, UFW communications director, said that among those initially arrested “were citizens and legal residents of Hispanic origin, which indicates that to a certain extent the arrests were based on their physical appearance.” He added that, at this time, the community feels scared: “There is a feeling of anxiety about the possibility of being separated from their families. But at the same time, we must continue working. While they are feeding this country, the farm workers feel under threat.”
~ Jesús Jank Curbelo
"Farm workers under threat: Raid against migrants in California extends fear of Trump era" | U.S. | EL PAÍS English https://search.app/vrpWAVfKd5bXwMKeA
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