Immigrants Stay Home to Avoid Deportation Fears

When news spread about possible mass deportations in Chicago, many undocumented workers decided to stay home. Martin Ramos, who moved from Mexico without proper papers, stocked up on groceries and kept his kids out of soccer practice. He knows an arrest would threaten his family's future. At the factory where he and his wife work, only ten out of the usual forty to fifty workers showed up. In Little Village, usually bustling streets were quiet, and day laborers were scarce.Community leaders advised people to stay indoors until the raids end. The Trump administration allowed ICE to make arrests in schools and churches, adding to the fear. Businesses and schools were affected, with some workers and students staying away. While waiting for raids to happen, people feared for their jobs and families.