Sen. Alex Padilla: The Streets and Businesses in L.A. Are Empty Because of ICE Raids

Padilla: “Hi, this is Senator Alex Padilla here in Boyle Heights, just outside of Downtown Los Angeles, in one of L.A.’s most iconic, historic and vibrant neighborhoods, typically, but ever since Trump’s ICE raids, it really began in earnest in early June, you see not just a drop in foot traffic, pedestrian activity here in the community. But all the business owners here have seen a significant drop in business. A lot of the customers too afraid to come out and shop, too afraid to come out and eat, like at La Chispa de Oro here in Boyle Heights. So for folks who are wondering what they can do to push back, what they can do to counter this Trump crackdown, you can protest with your wallet. Come support a small business, immigrant-owned business in these diverse communities as part of our pushback.”