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CBS News
9 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Undocumented street vendors decide to stay at home amid ICE operations
Many undocumented street vendors have decided to stay home as fears of immigration raids grow in Los Angeles. "I don't go out, " street vendor Lidia said in Spanish. "I am scared." Lidia and her husband, who are both undocumented, are just two of the thousands of vendors staying home after hearing about the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, according to immigrant rights advocate Sergio Jimenez. "ICE has been showing up in Pico Rivera, Home Depots, street vending communities in South Central, Boyle Heights, downtown L.A.," Jimenez said. "You just don't know when you're going to get hit by ICE." Her 10-year-old son Gerardo, who is a citizen, said he and his sister don't go outside anymore. "It just feels like you're trapped in your home because if you go outside, you're risking getting taken away by ICE," Geraldo said. Instead of being a kid, Geraldo is left worrying if he'll wake up with his parents by his side. "They normally go to sell on the street, but now they don't. They just stay here," he said. "We don't really go out much — just if it's important or necessary." Fearing that ICE may come to their home, Lidia and her husband posted a sign on their window saying, "This house does not open for ICE." On the back of the sign is a list of the family's rights, which they said gives them some peace of mind. "We are not criminals," Lidia said. The decision to stay at home and give up their only source of income means the family does not have money for rent or food. To help the family, local nonprofits, including Community Power Collective, launched a fundraiser. "This is the third initiative where we fundraise funds for street vendors," Jimenez said. Jimenez said the donations will go towards the family's living expenses. "Everything they need, but we understand that is not going to be enough," Jimenez said. While Jimenez can help Lidia's family, he says she is one of thousands of vendors in the same situation. L.A. organizers said the work is far from done but every donation helps keep a family together. "There's fear all over the place," Jimenez said.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shakira gets candid about 'constant fear' of living in the US amid Trump immigration raids and protest riots
Shakira opened up about being an immigrant in America and said that it means 'living in constant fear.' The singer-songwriter, who moved from her native Colombia to Miami, Florida as a teenager to further her music career, spoke out about the Trump administration's immigration policies. This comes amid ongoing protests against ICE as raids and riots run rampant cities like Los Angeles — while other A-list stars like Kendall Jenner have shared their own politically-charged statements amid the outrage and unrest. 'I was only 19 when I moved to the US, like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country looking for a better future,' she told BBC News. The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker, now 48, said that she learned English by studying poetry written by Walt Whitman and songs penned by Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan in order to 'understand how the English language works within songwriting.' She addressed the immigration crackdown on alleged violations and said that immigrants in the United States today live in fear and 'it's painful to see.' Her speaking out comes just shortly after she canceled her third concert in three days after making history with her record-breaking tour. With part of her statement in Spanish as she addresses her Latin American fans, she encouraged them to stay strong. 'Now, more than ever, we have to remain united,' she said. 'Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane.' Earlier this year, Shakira won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. And during her speech, she dedicated the award to 'all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country.' She added: 'You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you.' The day before, Kendall Jenner also shared a politically charged statement amid the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles over ICE raids ordered by President Donald Trump. Protests erupted after Trump ordered ICE raids in the area and deployed 2,000 National Guard troops despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom. In response, several celebrities in addition to Shakira and Jenner also made a statement. Among them are Eva Longoria and Chrissy Teigen, who posted fiery messages on Instagram to rally their followers. Jenner took to her Instagram Stories the day before to share a message and amplify 'Los Angeles Immigrant Community Resources' as she encouraged her followers to get involved and spread awareness. A link to the organization's social media showed a caption reading: 'LA, it's time to mobilize all of our community. Your actions do make a difference. Do your part as we look out for each other. 'LA stands united. Share these immigration community resources widely. Repost, amplify, organize. Spanish language version coming soon.'
