GRESHAM, Ore. — On a Tuesday evening, inside a Rockwood gym, a small group of people gathered to attend a Know Your Rights training, a partnership between the City of Gresham and Latino Network.
Many more logged on virtually, which didn’t come as a surprise to organizers. They said over the last couple of months, concerns over ICE have only elevated, and fear within this community is real.
“It’s just been really hard with friends and neighbors, They’re afraid to leave their homes. they call, they contact me. Hey, can you go outside? Can you go search, make sure that the area is safe?” explained a woman named Elisa, who attended in person…