The recent escalation in immigration enforcement in Los Angeles has led to a noticeable decrease in activity around MacArthur Park, historically a hub for immigrants. Cristina Serrano, a local gym owner, spoke about the atmosphere of fear and caution affecting both undocumented and documented immigrants in the area. Businesses have already been struggling due to fencing after a gang-related shooting, and the heightened police presence has led to a curfew. Many community members are now actively looking out for each other, demonstrating solidarity amidst growing anxiety.
There’s like sadness, maybe grief. I think a lot of fear, a lot of fear is going around these communities. And yeah, people are walking around just very cautious, very cautious.
I mean, most of us are U.S. citizens, but again, if there’s someone that we may know in the gym [who isn’t], we’re gonna make sure we protect them and keep them safe.
The area around MacArthur Park, a longtime immigrant hub west of downtown, was noticeably quieter than usual.
As part of an escalation in immigration enforcement by the Trump administration, hundreds of undocumented immigrants have been taken into custody in Los Angeles.
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