LA Times – Immigrant Raid Effects

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Immigration raids by ICE across several U.S. cities caused a wave of fear among immigrant communities. 

ICE said the operations targeted people with criminal records, calling them “routine enforcement,” but many immigrants and advocates saw them as part of a tougher crackdown under President Trump. 

Advocacy groups responded quickly, setting up legal clinics and sharing information on social media to help people know their rights. 

At the same time, there was confusion about who was being targeted, and some detained individuals, or their families, claimed they did not have criminal records.