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Summary:

Following a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in the Raleigh, NC area on Tuesday, fear and anxiety are gripping the Latino community. While federal agents are reportedly refocusing their efforts on Charlotte, residents in Raleigh are afraid to leave their homes, children are missing school, and mental health concerns are rising. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not provided specifics on the Raleigh operation but acknowledges at least 250 arrests across North Carolina since the operations began. Community organizations are stepping up to provide resources and support. Staff at Duke Regional Hospital are urging the hospital to better protect patients, citing concerns that the hospital might become a target. Duke has responded with a statement emphasizing its commitment to protecting all members of its community and adhering to privacy laws.

News Article:

Fear Grips Raleigh’s Latino Community After Immigration Raids; DHS Silent on Details

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The ripple effects of Tuesday’s immigration enforcement operation continue to spread fear and uncertainty throughout Raleigh’s Latino community, leaving residents afraid to leave their homes and impacting everyday life. While ABC News reported that federal agents are refocusing their efforts on Charlotte, the impact of Tuesday’s activities is still being felt in the Triangle.

Eyewitness News has been unable to confirm any new activity by federal agents in the Raleigh area on Wednesday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has yet to provide specific details about the Raleigh-area enforcement operation, despite repeated requests. However, DHS has stated that at least 250 people have been arrested since the North Carolina operations began.

Residents at the Pointe at Midtown apartments, where federal agents were seen detaining at least one person, report a palpable sense of fear. Juan Pablo Vasquez described empty streets and a significant drop in school attendance, saying, “Because of the insecurity, because of the fear, one would say it’s better to stay inside.”

Anabel Rosa, Supervisor of Legal Information at El Centro Hispano, expressed concern about the manner in which the operation was conducted and its impact on people’s lives. The fear is also affecting mental health, according to Andrea Cazales, a nurse at Duke Regional Hospital, who reports an increase in stress, anxiety, and depression, particularly among Latinx adolescents.

The concerns prompted calls for Duke Regional Hospital to better protect patients and staff, with worries that the hospital could become a target. In response, Duke officials released a statement emphasizing their commitment to the safety and well-being of all members of their community, regardless of immigration status, and adherence to privacy laws.

Despite the fear, a sense of community support is emerging. “We see so much clearer right now that we have each other, and that the community is tight,” said Rosa. “Different organizations are getting together, sharing information. People are helping with food, stores are helping with deliveries.” Groups like El Futuro have shared “Know Your Rights” resources in both English and Spanish to help community members navigate the situation.

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