In Doral, Miami-Dade County, plans for local police to collaborate with ICE are instilling fear within the predominantly Venezuelan immigrant community. Residents fear that this partnership will lead to increased violence, silence regarding crime reporting, and an atmosphere of distrust. Local leaders assert that the collaboration is not intended to criminalize immigrants; however, community members like Adelys Ferro view it as a betrayal of trust, with significant implications for the city known for its large immigrant population.
The mere possibility that the police will begin to collaborate directly with ICE is worrying, devastating. Uncertainty has taken hold among city residents.
This new measure is a betrayal of the trust Venezuelans placed in their local authorities. Fear and distrust among the community will only grow.
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