ICE raids stir fear in Artesia’s Little India and Asian communities across LA

The Brief

  • The Asian American Pacific Islander community in Artesia’s Little India is expressing growing fear of ICE raids in the community.
  • They say people are too afraid to visit local businesses, resulting in a decline in foot traffic.

LOS ANGELES While recent videos of ICE raids seem to focus on the Latino population, there is concern among the Asian American Pacific Islander community.

Activists at the South Asian Network’s Artesia and Los Angeles offices are fielding calls from Asian American Pacific Islander community members, worried about Immigration authorities targeting them.

What they’re saying:

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