Ahead of ICE raids, Miami advocacy groups set up secret shelters for immigrants in fear

[mia]

It must be horrible for those who have to go into hiding.

An expected crackdown by immigration authorities throughout the country on Sunday is spreading panic among undocumented immigrants in South Florida, with some families deciding to leave their homes or the state altogether, and advocates preparing safe sanctuary spaces in secret locations for those seeking to avoid being caught up in the raids.

“It feels like the apocalypse,” a spokesperson for a national immigrant advocacy group said. “But unfortunately you have to do what you have to do.”

One Florida group told the Miami Herald it is readying various private homes in advance of Sunday’s deportation efforts, as well as canvassing neighborhoods statewide and passing out fliers on immigrant rights in English, Spanish and Creole.

“We are holding info sessions, knocking on doors, talking to people in flea markets and restaurants; we’re staffing up our volunteers and lawyers, as well as providing an option for people who may feel threatened and unsafe in their homes,” said a spokesperson for the group, who requested anonymity to talk about the preparations....

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article232586282.html

[Me.]

1. The Modern Equivalent Of Underground Railroads?

[bronxiteforever]

2. +1 Brilliant point.

[solara]

3. The Diary of Anne Frank comes to mind

This is my country, hard to believe that one bent, immoral man could have created so much fear and wreaked so much havoc. Every day is more heart breaking than the last.. especially since our heroes in the House appear to be too cautious for our own good.

Heart breaking ..


Not with a bang but a whimper.