Research shows worksite immigration raids can depress local economies as people stay home and stop spending money. So far, they aren’t known to free up jobs for citizens.

A Ruskin pastor says ICE raids are hitting close to home for some Hispanic parishioners. He says some are even scared to go the church. The Diocese is now training clergy on how to respond.

PEOPLE spoke to her daughter, Julie Ear, who shared how her mother’s choice has reshaped their new reality. Her mom moved back to Mexico after 36 years in America due to the ICE raids in Los Angeles.

Federal immigration officers may deport immigrants with as little as six hours’ notice to countries other than their own even if officials have not provided any assurances that the new arrivals will ...