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Summary
Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, including heightened ICE raids, are disrupting the U.S. agricultural sector.
In California’s Central Valley, a key food-producing region, undocumented farm workers—over half the workforce—are staying home out of fear, leaving crops like citrus unharvested.
Bakersfield saw up to 75% of workers absent, sparking concerns of economic devastation and rising food prices.
ICE is also targeting sensitive areas like schools and churches after rolling back Obama-era protections.
Experts warn these policies could lead to widespread economic repercussions.
You guys have healthcare that doesn’t bankrupt you?
You know, I had to pay $750 to go to a doctor to make an appointment to come back to get something done, which was not the amount of the procedure. It was the 10 minutes it took to pick a date, and to inform me not to eat before.