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News|March 31, 2026|1 min read

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country—But Could Also Ruin Your Life

A look at how a Facebook post led to a community impacted by fear of immigration enforcement during the Trump administration.

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The onset of the second Trump administration marked a pivotal moment for Rafael Concepcion, catalyzed by a Facebook post that significantly altered his trajectory. The post was authored by Maria Hernandez, the proprietor of a Mexican grocery store well-frequented by the Latino community within New York’s Finger Lakes region. In her message, she revealed that many of her most loyal customers had begun to go into hiding due to the apprehension surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Facing a sharp decline in business, she extended an offer to provide free food deliveries to those too fearful to venture outside.

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