Protected: Defiant and Undeterred: Santa Barbara Rises Against Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

As ICE raids spread fear across California’s Latino communities, hundreds gather beneath Santa Barbara’s Milpas Underpass, demanding justice, dignity, and an end to family separations. Amid chants, candlelight, and unwavering resolve, a community stands united against a policy threatening their very existence.
Henry Risley and Changzheng Yu
March 19, 2025
Milpas Sees a Powerful Outpouring in Support of Immigrant Rights
Milpas Sees a Powerful Outpouring in Support of Immigrant Rights
Changzheng Yu

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