The Human Impacts of the Mass Deportation Campaign

I long have been troubled by the human impacts of the recent immigration enforcement operations.  It has struck home as the Trump administration has recently made Los Angeles, my hometown, the epicenter of its enforcement operations.  

This Associated Press story by Jaimie Ding (“A day outside an LA detention center shows profound impact of ICE raids on families“) “shows the profound personal impact of the federal government’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Many U.S.-born children and family members hoping to see their detained loved one are turned away with no news, not even confirmation that the person is inside.”

In these trying times, it was uplifting to attend the 2025 Mariachi Festival at the Hollywood Bowl last weekend.  Below is a video of fireworks from the 2024 Festival.  In these times, it was uplifting to see so many Latinos peacefully celebrating life , culture, and community.

KJ