Local churches see steep decline in attendance amid ICE Raids up and down the coast

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—As ICE raids ramp up many community members are living in fear.

“To actually see it in front of your face, see happen is very unnerving. It’s very scary. And I can’t even fathom how many other people feel, you know, having to be scared just to walk out the door,” said Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Safety Officer Anthony Rodriguez.

Families are staying inside, and breadwinners are avoiding going to work…

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