Around the U.S The President Donald Trump plans and is taking action in deporting innocent people or known to him as “dangerous people or Criminals.” However, many of the Latinos that have been detained are being ripped apart from their families. They have been picked up off the streets due to being racially profiled.
There are approximately 68.1 Million Latins around the U.S, this being hard working and compassionate people towards having a better life not only for them known as “The American Dream.”
The events that are happening are important to me because they are impacting the people in my community, but as well as a Latina, I’m seeing kids being separated from their families that I would not wish for myself or for anyone.
On October 23, 2025, there was a confirmation that Trump would be coming to the Bay but last week on Thursday Trump changed his mind due to Mayor Daniel Lurie having a call with him but we still need to worry since it might change.
Brown Issues:
In our community we have resources around us , one of them would be Brown Issues. I reached out to one of their associates Maurisio Dias, thanks to the help of Nathalie Guillen.
Brown Issues is a youth-led, statewide organization that builds leadership in Latino youth to address social injustices in our communities.
They focus on healing circles, community support spaces, youth leadership training, and connections to mental health and immigration resources. A lot of what they do is centered on making sure young people and their families feel seen, supported, and not alone especially when dealing with violence, deportations, etc.
When I asked about how Maurisio feels about what is going on with ICE and immigrants he says “ such as he expressed the importance of community ignoring and to push for changing the systems that harm us, such as mass incarcerations, deportations and underfunded schools.”
Maurisio concluded saying “It’s heartbreaking to see our people still being criminalized, separated, and silenced. At the same time, I feel hopeful because youth are stepping up like never before. We’re organizing, protesting, voting, and building community power from the ground up. The No Kings protest movement is one of many examples.
Students:
Alison A. Juan, a senior, said” I’m Mexican, I have Latino family. I’m Latina, and it hurts me to see my people, my community, going through this. It’s a huge social problem that’s being seen not only in San Francisco but across the country, and it’s truly sad to see how the government is acting. I think the rights of Latinos and immigrants aren’t being recognized; their voices aren’t being heard as they should be. There are many demonstrations taking place, but they’re often silenced. “
When asked about how she thinks it will affect her future and her peers’ future she replied saying, “It really has a negative impact because if we continue like this, just to start, it is reflecting the lack of empathy… There are many immigrant students or undocumented people who have great capacity and potential.”
Fernanda -Sanchez Lopez, a sophomore, said” I feel sad thinking about all the families that have gotten and are getting separated in such unfair ways. It’s so sad to think that some people from my community got treated so unfairly in this country. Some people didn’t get the opportunities to say bye to their beloved family members.”
Students would like teachers to start teaching them about their rights and reaffirming their right to be in this country as much as a white American has. As well to be able to inform more about what places students can go to such as law firms specializing in immigration issues since there are families who may be going through their situations.
Teachers:
Ms. N. Rodriguez, a history teacher said, “I feel it’s incredibly unfair and I feel it’s a violation of human rights. I believe we all deserve to be treated equally. First, this country was born from the struggle and labor of immigrants, forced or not, but I believe this country has always been about immigrants… it bothers me, I get angry.”
Ms. Rodriquez continued by commenting that she believes and feels that attendance may be dropping due to this ongoing situation. And she feels like it will cause trauma, discomfort, and anger, and she feels like she has already started to see it.”
When asked about her personal perspective of being treated differently about Latinos” she replied saying, “ I’ve felt some questions like before when I lived with my dad, but they asked us, “Do you know English? How did you do it?” with a kind of offensive purpose… so sometimes I don’t even feel it because I don’t generally walk around in an environment that is different from that.”
Ms.Rodriquez added” I feel that migration is a right and it’s natural since the century of humankind, and all things like butterflies and birds migrate, it’s something so natural. I don’t know why they made it like something that isn’t so natural. I think it’s something we need and we deserve a better life.
Ms. Lily Perales, a World History and Ethnic Studies teacher said, “The first and most serious thing is that being deported will affect a teenager because they will lose a lot. They may lack health care because there are many resources they will lack here with the change in life. … It can affect them because they won’t have the same opportunities as someone who attended college.”
When asked about her personal perspective in her life she said, “I experienced the worst in 2008 when my uncle was deported, although that was by a different president, … I remember him telling us that they tied his hands and sort of just kicked him out…”
In the end, Ms. Rodriquez and Ms. Perales both agreed that both would love more support for students, such as legal costs for immigration lawyers for families as well as students, and housing expenses.
Since the expense for lawyers & legal matters is expensive for the entire family, as well as dental & health support, groups in the Mission, such as La Raza community task forces & the legal center offer legal services.
There are also specific organizations to help Asian and African immigrants, since sometimes it depends on the country, such as different types of asylum or protection.
In conclusion, immigrants aren’t criminals, we are human beings, who are seeking to find a dream in a place that is stolen land. As Latinos we don’t hide. We fight to be able to live our dreams and don’t take no as an answer. Remember that you have rights to not speak to an ice agent and to not open your door without a warrant of a court signed by a judge and know that you have resources in your area: SF Rapid Response Hotline if someone is detained by ICE (415)-200-1548 or to report possible activity of ice and to confirm. For accompaniment at Immigration Court or Check-in call (203)-666-4477.
The Statue of Liberty says, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” It’s welcoming immigrants.”
