The agriculture industry in the Central Valley is preparing for harvest season while farmworkers face increased immigration enforcement risks. A recent job fair in Firebaugh revealed the urgency of job-seeking among workers like Maria Vasquez, who prioritize survival despite these threats. General Manager Maria Zarco expresses commitment to educating the immigrant community about rights amidst ongoing raids. The fear of immigration enforcement was underscored by a Border Patrol operation that detained individuals in South Sacramento, reflecting heightened tensions in the sector.
Border Patrol agents descended on a Home Depot in South Sacramento Thursday morning, the latest immigration enforcement action in California.
Maria Vasquez got in line for the fair, she wasn't thinking about ICE. She was thinking about rent. 'I have to survive. I need a job,' she said.
Zarco said they're not just matching workers with jobs. They're also looking out for the immigrant community. 'There's been a lot of raids going around. But we want to make sure that our community knows their rights,' Zarco said.
Border Patrol agents detained at least 11 individuals Thursday morning during an immigration enforcement raid outside a Home Depot on Florin Road in South Sacramento.
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