Migration Habits In New York City

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Leticia,
The subject of immigration raids was unique from the challenges I read from the other posts in this discussion. I researched immigration raids in New York City and to my surprise, it is a concern here as well. Just as recent as a month ago, residents living illegally in Staten Island, NY were afraid to leave their homes because of rumors of sweeps. The rumors ended up being untrue but this does not stop the fear that some occupants may live with every day.
How would you advocate for the citizens of Alton?

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