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Latino immigrants
Coverage of Latino immigrants in the Nexus archive.
- As Dodgers head to White House, loyal fans are conflicted: ‘Trump is tearing this city apart’
Dodgers fans in Los Angeles are conflicted about the team's visit to the White House following ICE raids and Trump's immigration policies, with some feeling the team has not supported immigrant communities. A fan, Juan, whose father was deported, views the Dodgers as a symbol of integration but is disillusioned by their perceived silence on immigration issues.
- Foot traffic to small shops fell after last year’s ICE raids. Owners say it never really came back
Foot traffic to small shops in Boyle Heights declined after last year’s ICE raids, with owners reporting ongoing economic struggles. Melchor Moreno’s restaurant, La Chispa de Oro, saw significant losses, and businesses in Latino immigrant communities continue to face reduced activity due to fear of immigration enforcement.