This is heartbreaking 
... I mean, these people are already struggling to make ends meet and then you add in the fear of immigration raids? It's like a double whammy 
. These business owners have nothing to gain from deportation campaigns, they just want to run their businesses and provide for their families. And now with the new Border Patrol cmdr. not being there anymore, it's like they're holding their breath waiting for something to change 
... I hope these local initiatives can make a difference 
, but honestly, it feels like a Band-Aid on a bullet wound . What about long-term solutions?
... I mean, these people are already struggling to make ends meet and then you add in the fear of immigration raids? It's like a double whammy . These business owners have nothing to gain from deportation campaigns, they just want to run their businesses and provide for their families. And now with the new Border Patrol cmdr. not being there anymore, it's like they're holding their breath waiting for something to change ... I hope these local initiatives can make a difference , but honestly, it feels like a Band-Aid on a bullet wound . What about long-term solutions?
I mean, can you even imagine how tough it must be for these small business owners who are literally living and breathing their neighborhoods? Like, their livelihoods depend on people coming in from their communities, but now those communities are scared to come in because of all the drama with ICE. It's like, they're not just losing customers, they're losing a part of themselves. I'm low-key freaking out thinking about it... the $50k donation from Hangry and whatever stipends for families is sweet, but it's not gonna cut it. We need real change here! 
What even is the point of having local businesses if nobody can trust their neighbors to be here? 
That's wild! Meanwhile, others are being forced to lay off staff because people are too scared to come out and shop. Like, what can you do when the whole community is feeling uneasy about ICE agents showing up at their doorstep? 
It's not all about the deportations, it's about the fear that comes with it. And businesses are getting hit hard... I wonder if they'll be able to recover from this. 
these neighborhoods were built by immigrants who came here for a better life and now they're being pushed away again 
businesses like el mercadito and pozoleria el mexicano need our support they can't keep running on empty staff hours and reduced sales are not sustainable for everyone 
maybe a federal program to help with the economic impact of immigration raids would be a good start 