Rural Migrant Communities Fear Deportation Amid Escalating Immigration Raids

The Trump administration has ramped up arrests of undocumented migrants in major cities around the country, detaining thousands of people including criminals and those without criminal histories alike.

Since the president took office 10 days ago, there have been raids in cities including Chicago, Denver , Los Angeles and New York.

Reports of ICE agents in tactical gear making arrests have spread quickly, raising concerns about deportations.

In some communities, the arrests have prompted some migrants to skip work or keep their children home from school.

Rural & Migrant Ministry(RMM), an organization advocating for farmworkers and rural workers in New York, has been on the front lines. For over 40 years, RMM has worked with churches, unions, and community groups to fight for fair labor conditions.

Rev. Richard Witt, Executive Director of Rural & Migrant Ministry, shared what he’s hearing on the ground and how his organization is responding to these enforcement actions.

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